Re: I cant find the post about Elavil & LDN

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I looked this medication up and you need to read this especially where it says tell your Dr immediately if you experience hostile/angry feelings. Thought this might be what's causing the hostile/angry feelings. Hope this helps whoever was looking for the information. Always A Friend, Crystal Elavil Oral warning | uses | side effects | precautions | interactions | overdose More information about Elavil Oral:What should I know before taking this medicine?What conditions does this medication treat?Who should not take this medication?Does this medication have side effects?Does this medication interact with other medications?Should I avoid certain foods while taking this medication? Important Note: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug. TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS - ORAL, INJECTION WARNING: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 children/teenagers) 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 children/teenagers), 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.Learn more USAGE:This medication is used to treat depression, obsessive- compulsive disorders, and bed-wetting in children over 6 years of age (enuresis). OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to treat nerve pain, sleeping problems (insomnia), and has other uses as determined by your doctor. HOW TO USERead the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using this drug and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information,

consult your doctor or pharmacist. Use this as prescribed. Try to use each dose at the same time(s) each day so you remember to routinely use it. It may take 2 to 3 weeks before the full benefit of this medication becomes apparent. Do not stop using this medication without your doctor's approval. Nausea, headache or fatigue can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped.Learn more SIDE EFFECTS:See also the Warning section. May cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased sun sensitivity or blurred vision. May initially cause dizziness and lightheadedness when rising too quickly from a sitting or lying position. Other side effects include heartburn, loss of appetite, dry mouth, strange taste in

mouth, anxiety, restlessness or sweating. If any side effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Report promptly: chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, difficulty urinating, nightmares, ringing in the ears, excessive drowsiness, uncoordinated movements, fainting. Taking this medication at bedtime may help minimize side effects. Talk to your doctor about this. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Learn more PRECAUTIONS:Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: history or family history of psychiatric disorders (e.g., bipolar/manic-depressive disorder), history or family history of suicide attempts, glaucoma, prostate problems, decreased urine output, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems, alcohol use, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, any drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in tasks requiring alertness such as driving or operating machinery. Limit alcohol consumption as it may increase the drowsiness and dizziness effects of this drug. Limit exposure to hot weather as it may lead to heat stroke. Caution is advised when using this

drug in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.g., confusion may occur or worsen). This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into breast milk. The effects on the infant are not known at this time. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.Learn more DRUG INTERACTIONS:Inform your doctor about the medicines you take, especially if you take: clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), warfarin, carbamazepine, certain diet pills (e.g., phentermine,

fenfluramine), adrenaline-type drugs (e.g., dopamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol- some of which may be found in cough-and-cold or asthma products), narcotic pain medications (e.g., codeine), cisapride, St 's wort, heart rhythm drugs (e.g., quinidine, flecainide, propafenone), phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine), any other prescription or nonprescription drugs you take.roxygardens <Roxygardens@...> wrote: I was reading something about not being able to take Elavil & LDN.I hope thi is not a fact. I have my hopes set on trying the LDN and I have been taking a low dose of Elavil for years to help with sleep.Can

someone fill me in on this.nne My MS & TM WebSite www.crystalangel.org

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Crystal,,,,

Thanks for this post. From what I`am now understanding, Elavil in

general may cause mood swings that one may need to report to their

doctor. NOT the combination of LDN & elavil. Sounds like I should be

able to mix the two , unless of course I happen to devolop those

undesirable side effects. Uhhh, now I think I`ve got it!!!!

Thank You!

nne

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> I looked this medication up and you need to read this especially

where it says tell your Dr immediately if you experience

hostile/angry feelings. Thought this might be what's causing the

hostile/angry feelings. Hope this helps whoever was looking for the

information.

> Always A Friend,

> Crystal

> Elavil Oral warning | uses | side effects |

precautions | interactions | overdose

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> What should I know before taking this medicine?

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> What conditions does this medication treat?

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> Who should not take this medication?

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> Does this medication have side effects?

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> Does this medication interact with other medications?

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> Should I avoid certain foods while taking this medication?

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Important Note: The following information is intended to supplement,

not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,

pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be

construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,

> appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare

professional before using this drug.

>

> TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS - ORAL, INJECTION

> WARNING:

> 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 children/teenagers) 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 children/teenagers), 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.

> Learn more USAGE:

> This medication is used to treat depression, obsessive- compulsive

disorders, and bed-wetting in children over 6 years of age

(enuresis). OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to treat

nerve pain, sleeping problems (insomnia), and has other uses as

determined by your doctor.

> HOW TO USE

> Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you

start using this drug and each time you get a refill. If you have

any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or

pharmacist. Use this as prescribed. Try to use each dose at the

same time(s) each day so you remember to routinely use it. It may

take 2 to 3 weeks before the full benefit of this medication becomes

apparent. Do not stop using this medication without your doctor's

approval. Nausea, headache or fatigue can occur if the drug is

suddenly stopped.

> Learn more SIDE EFFECTS:

> See also the Warning section. May cause drowsiness, dizziness,

increased sun sensitivity or blurred vision. May initially cause

dizziness and lightheadedness when rising too quickly from a sitting

or lying position. Other side effects include heartburn, loss of

appetite, dry mouth, strange taste in mouth, anxiety, restlessness

or sweating. If any side effects persist or worsen, notify your

doctor. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication

because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Many people using this medication do not have serious side

effects. Report promptly: chest pain, rapid or irregular

heartbeat, difficulty urinating, nightmares, ringing in the ears,

excessive drowsiness, uncoordinated movements, fainting. Taking

this medication at bedtime may help minimize side effects. Talk to

your doctor about this. In the unlikely event you have an allergic

reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms

of an

> allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness,

trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above,

contact your doctor or pharmacist.

> Learn more PRECAUTIONS:

> Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history,

especially of: history or family history of psychiatric disorders

(e.g., bipolar/manic-depressive disorder), history or family history

of suicide attempts, glaucoma, prostate problems, decreased urine

output, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems,

alcohol use, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, any drug

allergies. Use caution when engaging in tasks requiring alertness

such as driving or operating machinery. Limit alcohol consumption

as it may increase the drowsiness and dizziness effects of this

drug. Limit exposure to hot weather as it may lead to heat

stroke. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly,

because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.g.,

confusion may occur or worsen). This drug should be used during

pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits

with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into breast milk. The

effects on the

> infant are not known at this time. Consult your doctor before

breast-feeding.

> Learn more DRUG INTERACTIONS:

> Inform your doctor about the medicines you take, especially if you

take: clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine, MAO inhibitors (e.g.,

furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine),

cimetidine, SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), warfarin,

carbamazepine, certain diet pills (e.g., phentermine, fenfluramine),

adrenaline-type drugs (e.g., dopamine, ephedrine, epinephrine,

pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol- some of which may be

found in cough-and-cold or asthma products), narcotic pain

medications (e.g., codeine), cisapride, St 's wort, heart rhythm

drugs (e.g., quinidine, flecainide, propafenone), phenothiazines

(e.g., chlorpromazine), any other prescription or nonprescription

drugs you take.

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> roxygardens <Roxygardens@...> wrote: I was reading something

about not being able to take Elavil & LDN.

> I hope thi is not a fact. I have my hopes set on trying the LDN

and I

> have been taking a low dose of Elavil for years to help with sleep.

> Can someone fill me in on this.

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