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Elavil

Amitriptyline Hydrochloride

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3.6  Effectiveness
6.3  Side Effects
6.1  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 17 Elavil side effects and 6 Elavil benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Elavil, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 14.3% 14.3% 71.4% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 28.6% 57.1% 14.3% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 28.6% 57.1% 14.3% 0%
Breathing 14.3% 14.3% 57.1% 14.3% 0%
Confidence 28.6% 0% 42.9% 28.6% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 14.3% 14.3% 42.9% 28.6% 0%
Digestion 0% 28.6% 71.4% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 14.3% 14.3% 42.9% 14.3% 14.3%
Energy 14.3% 14.3% 28.6% 28.6% 14.3%
Eyesight 0% 28.6% 57.1% 14.3% 0%
Memory 14.3% 14.3% 57.1% 14.3% 0%
Mental Clarity 14.3% 14.3% 42.9% 28.6% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 57.1% 28.6% 14.3%
Patience 28.6% 0% 42.9% 28.6% 0%
Sexual Health 28.6% 28.6% 28.6% 14.3% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 28.6% 71.4% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 14.3% 28.6% 14.3% 42.9%
Stress Level 14.3% 14.3% 42.9% 28.6% 0%
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Commonly Reported Elavil Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Anxiety 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 25% 25% 0% 0% 50%
Constipation 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Dizziness 42.9% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 14.3%
Drowsiness 28.6% 28.6% 14.3% 14.3% 14.3%
Dry Mouth 28.6% 0% 14.3% 14.3% 42.9%
Erectile Dysfunction 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3% 33.3%
Fatigue 57.1% 0% 14.3% 0% 28.6%
Feelings of Anger / Rage 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
General Discomfort 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 57.1% 28.6% 0% 14.3% 0%
Insomnia 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 50% 25% 0% 0% 25%
Itching 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Nausea 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 16.7%
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Less Commonly Reported Elavil Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Change in Weight 40% 60% 0% 0% 0%
Chest Tightness 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Rapid Heartbeat 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 50% 0% 0% 25% 25%
Suicidal Tendencies 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
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19 Jul 2010 worse medication ever!
   —Posted by Anonymous
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09 Jun 2010 one of the worst medications in mental status as well as anxiety and depression.
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14 Jul 2009 Elavil seems to get me out of my mood swings. I fell like my life is more in control and I have more confidence. I am able to do the daily chores and am able to concentrate better at work. It did give me mild headaces before, at he beginning, but in couple of weeks I got used to this drug. I am very dependent on it because if I skip a dose, I get moody and irritated.
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