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Re: Amitripyline
05/24/04 06:35 PM

LauraSue

Reged: 01/14/04
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Amitriptyline (brand name Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant. One of its side effects is that it is slightly constipating, so if you are IBS-C it may not be the best choice. Is your doctor recommending it? Does he or she know you are IBS-C?

Elavil is also quite sedating so it's best taken at bedtime. And it causes dry mouth, so lay in a stock of sucking candy!!

I actually take a low dose of Elavil as a sleep aid for my fibromyalgia sleep disorder. I also take Effexor as an antidepressant.

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Amitripyline
Mary Ann
05/24/04 12:36 PM

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05/26/04 01:33 AM

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Mary Ann
05/25/04 10:58 AM

Re: Amitripyline, careful, it packs on the pounds!! Makes some people crave chocolate!! -nt-
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05/24/04 08:47 PM

Re: Amitripyline, careful, it packs on the pounds!! Makes some people crave chocolate!! -nt-
LauraSue
05/25/04 08:40 AM

Re: Amitripyline, careful, it packs on the pounds!! Makes some people crave chocolate!! -nt-
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05/25/04 10:45 PM

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05/24/04 07:01 PM

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05/24/04 06:35 PM

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05/24/04 02:11 PM

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