Elavil is frequently used to treat painful paresthesias - onlinegenericpills

• Apr 11 2014, Port Alberni, (http://onlinegenericpills.com/) : Elavil contain Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat mental depression. In multiple sclerosis it is frequently used to treat painful paresthesias in the arms and legs (e.g., burning sensations, pins and needles, stabbing pains) caused by damage to the pain regulating pathways of the brain and spinal cord.

Precautions :

Amitriptyline adds to the effects of alcohol and other central nervous system depressants (e.g., antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers, prescription pain medications, seizure medications, muscle relaxants, sleeping medications), possibly causing drowsiness. Be sure that your physician knows if you are taking these or other medications.

This medication causes dryness of the mouth. Because continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the risk of dental disease, alert your dentist that you are taking amitriptyline.

This medication may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight than it is normally. Even brief exposure to sunlight may cause a skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of the skin, or severe sunburn.

This medication may affect blood sugar levels of diabetic individuals. If you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests, check with your physician.

Side effects :

Side effects that may go away as your body adjusts to the medication and do not require medical attention unless they continue for more than two weeks or are bothersome: dryness of mouth; constipation; increased appetite and weight gain; dizziness; drowsiness; decreased sexual ability; headache; nausea; unusual tiredness or weakness; unpleasant taste; diarrhea; heartburn; increased sweating; vomiting.

Uncommon side effects that should be reported to your physician as soon as possible: blurred vision; confusion or delirium; difficulty speaking or swallowing; eye pain; fainting; hallucinations; loss of balance control; nervousness or restlessness; problems urinating; shakiness or trembling; stiffness of arms and legs.

Symptoms of acute overdose: confusion; convulsions; severe drowsiness; enlarged pupils; unusual heartbeat; fever; hallucinations; restlessness and agitation; shortness of breath; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting.

Dosage :

A typical ongoing dose for mood disorders or depression in an average adult is 50-100mg daily, and no more than 200mg per day. Your doctor may start you on 25mg, 2-4 times daily, or on 50 mg taken at bedtime. Children and seniors will likely start with, and continue to take, lower doses of Elavil.

For ongoing treatment of primary insomnia, the effective dosage will usually be about 10-25mg per day, taken at bedtime. This drug should be effective for treating your insomnia within a couple days of use, if it will help at all. Some people with insomnia find that this medication either does not work, or significantly affects them the next day.

Storage :

Store at room temperature. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Keep away from reach of children.

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