Elavil Oral

AMITRIPTYLINE - ORAL
Pronunciation: (A-mi-TRIP-ti-leen)
Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or suicidal thoughts/attempts. Therefore, it is very important to talk with the doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication (especially for people younger than 25), even if treatment is not for a mental/mood condition. Tell the doctor immediately if you notice worsening depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or other mental/mood changes (including new/worsening anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, hostile/angry feelings, impulsive actions, severe restlessness, very rapid speech). Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is changed
Who should not take this medication?

Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

Conditions:

Epileptic Seizure, Wide-Angle Glaucoma, Closed Angle Glaucoma, Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement, Recent Heart Attack, Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes, Sinus Tachycardia, Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG, Abnormal Heart Rhythm, Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth, Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing, Paralysis of the Intestines, Liver Problems, Enlarged Prostate, Feeling Faint, Cannot Empty Bladder, Overactive Thyroid Gland, Manic Phase of Manic-Depression, Having Thoughts of Suicide, Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol

Allergies:

TRICYCLIC COMPOUNDS