Feb 1, 2009
(Started Oct 11, 1987)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for Treat my mood condition(s))
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Side effects
None
(for Overall)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips:
I had weird side effects when I when weaned off of this. I became very nervous and very aggitated to where I wanted to punch walls and pull my hair out. My p-doc was shocked and said it is unusual. However, he upped my dose of Seroquel and I had no problems when I stopped it the second time.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
dry mouth, weight gain
Dec 8, 2008
(Started Oct 11, 1987)
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Effectiveness
Major
(for Treat my mood condition(s))
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Side effects
Moderate
(for Overall)
(weight gain, dry mouth)
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Burden
Not at all hard to take
Dosage:
75 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I have been on this for many years and have not have major problems. The weight, I try to get under control. Plus, you have to have blodd testing every so often to check the Elavil Level in blood.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
dry mouth, weight gain