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Elavil Dose For Sleep

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Dr. Kathy Robinson MD

I have been taking Elavil for a period of 20 yrs. for sleep but earlier like 10 yrs prior I took it ... suggested I take an SSRI and tried to get me to stop taking the Elavil and I said no because of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kathy Robinson ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.     Alexander H. Sheppe MD

I have been treated for depression for 40 years and I have terrible insomnia . I,m on paxil it does not help. are there antidepressents that are better for sleep maybe Elavil or remeron ... View answer

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Dr.  Soujanya MD

What is the maximum dose of Elavil? Can I take Ambien with the Elavil? ... View answer

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Dr. Chintan Solanki MD

head normal. Neurologist said its migraine with prolonged sensory aura gave me elavil but the sx continue and i cant sleep ... View answer

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Dr. Rovena Murati MD

I have been taking Elavil for my IBS (which works great for that)...however, I have trouble falling asleep..I want to know if I can take Sonata while I am on Elavil? ... View answer

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Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

. he received for sleep and pain. Recently, Elavil was discontinued without tapering on September 23 ...My son has duchenne muscular dystrophy and was prescribed Elavil for neck nerve pain about 6... View answer

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Dr.   Suman Kumar MD

I stopped taking Elavil suddenly 31 days ago. I stopped taking Neurotin at the same time. Two weeks later i stopped hydrocodone and Tizadene. The two weeks after stopping the Elavil and before stopping ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suman Kumar ( Allergist and Immunologist)
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale MD

Does Elavil help you sleep? I had no idea it was for people who are depressed. I am now worried ... defect. Please help. I also take Ativan for sleep. I am 58 years old if that helps. I didn t read all... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I have been taking 25mg elavil, adderall 70mg/day, 3mg klonopin, 60mg propranolol, androgel 40mg, genotropin .3mg, arimidex 1mg, and 650mg aspirin per day. My psychiatrist has increased the elavil to 100mg ... View answer

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Dr. Kathy Robinson MD

Are there any pulmonary side effects associated with Elavil 10 mg.. I do know there are anticholinergic side affects. Secondly, if one is taking a little Valium or taking Benadryl with the Elavil, would ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kathy Robinson ( General & Family Physician)