Is Amitriptyline Safe?
Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a type of prescription medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant. Amitriptyline hydrochloride
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Medication Profile: Amitriptyline Off-Label for Migraine
There's a wide variety of medications used for Migraine, most of which are prescribed off-label. If amitriptyline has been prescribed for... Read more »
3/3/08 #4: Weight gain from Elavil (amitriptyline)?
Full Question:I have been taking Elavil (amitriptyline) for about 10 months and am gaining weight like crazy. I don't have any other... Read more »
12/17/07 #5: Severe anger - from amitriptyline for Migraine or from...
Full Question: I have a 16 year old daughter who has been taking 75mg of amitriptyline for her migraines for about a year now. I have... Read more »
Side effects from Amitriptyline: Doctor doesn't want to change it?
Full Question: Hi, I am a 51 year old woman who has had migraines with aura since I was about 5 years old. In the past couple of years I... Read more »
Breastfeeding and MS Drugs: What Is Safe to Take?
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Amitriptyline and Perphenazine overdose
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Amitriptyline and perphenazine is a combination drug that is sometimes prescribed for patients with depression, agitation, or anxiety. ... Read more »
Promoting Safe Driving Habits in Teens with ADHD
Automobile accidents are the number one cause of death in 16-20 year olds. According to “The Teen Driver” published by the American Academy of... Read more »
Driving safely with arthritis
Arthritis can make driving a challenge because of stiff and swollen joints and the condition's ability to make it hard for you to see cars beside or... Read more »
Botox alternative may safely smooth forehead lines
A new type of Botox drug called Reloxin appears safe and effective in reducing forehead wrinkles, a new study finds. Read more »
Safe sex
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Safe sex means taking precautions during sex that can keep you from getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), or from giving an STI to your... Read more »
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