Re: Elavil and Pamelor (spelling?) & Weight Gain

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Hi,

I have been on elavil twice in my life, and various birth control

pills and depo that warn that weight gain may occur. I have never

gained weight on of any of it. I don't know why it could cause

gain. I exercise and eat right, but even before I did that I didn't

gain weight. I wouldn't worry about it yet. Just eat right and do

as much as you can considering your pain. If you gain weight, talk

to your doc about switching meds or something. That's all the advice

I can give! What kind of pain is it that keeps you from working

out? Does it hurt 24/7?

Love,

Ruth

> Hi, my doctor has just added Pamelor to my Elavil

> routine so that I have the drowsy side effects while I

> am sleeping yet have the effects of Pamelor during the

> day. Has anyone tried that combination???

>

> I want to know if the weight gain from the Elavil or

> Pamelor is because you want to eat more or because

> your metabolism slows down and your body just puts on

> weight? Is there anyone out there who did NOT gain

> weight? I am very conscious of trying to keep my

> weight in check however I can't exercise with my pain

> as much as I would like to. If anyone has any insight

> on the weight issue I would greatly appreciate it.

>

> Thanks

>

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