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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

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 explanations, I am working out and eating the same as I always have. Is 16 lbs a normal weight gain for this medication? Cherie. Answer: Dear Cherie; Weight gain is a... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/20/2007, comments (0)

11/20/07 #3 - Hysterectomy, Migraines, chronic daily headaches?

Full Question:I have been suffering from migraines since I was a teenager. Since I have become older (I am 48) they seem to have increased in severity and duration. I had a hysterectomy at 44 and hoped that it would solve my migraines, but no, I still suffer from migraines. I am currently under the care of an excellent (and very patient)... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/19/2007, comments (15)

Headache Stay Gone for Headaches and Migraines - Beware

For those of you who know me a bit, you'll know that the phone number 888-MYCURE8 is enough to set alarm bells sounding loudly in my head. The product associated with this phone number has been the subject of three SharePosts on our site, and it's time for me to respond. The product in question here is Headache Stay Gone. (And,... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2007, comments (3)

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I'm hoping to find some support and further insight into what is a total nightmare! I feel like I'm losing my mind and my life and marriage are falling apart. I had what I thought was a minor whiplash injury 2 1/2 years ago and have had severe headaches with dizziness and nausea almost every day since. Then at just over the 2 year... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/15/2007, comment (1)

10/15/07 #10 - Neck pain, impotence from meds?

Full Question:I suffer with daily headaches. My family doctor prescribed amitriptyline and atenolol which got rid of the headaches completely, but it made me impotent. We switched to amitriptyline and Toprol which did not work. I was referred to a neurologist and x-ray and CT scan were normal. I keep telling my doctor that the pain starts in the... Read more Chevron

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