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Posted by TrishP on April 24, 2007, at 15:53:14
After taking various SSRIs and SNRIs for 15 years, I can't take them anymore due to the pain they cause my bladder (spasms, urgency, burning - yuk!). I went to a urologist and she gave me Elavil 25mg. to try at night. It is supposed to help with cystitis/bladder pain.
I'm afriad it will make me fat or too sleepy. I will probably try just 12.5mg tonight.
I don't know if it will help with depression though.
Any suggestions? I hate feeling sleepy and hung over.
Posted by linkadge on April 24, 2007, at 16:02:24
In reply to Elavil ? for depression?, posted by TrishP on April 24, 2007, at 15:53:14
Take it as early as possable in the evening. It can be a very effective antidepressant. It should be less likely to cause GI and other mentioned problems than the SSRIs.
Its worth a shot.
Linkadge
Posted by psychobot5000 on April 26, 2007, at 10:56:55
In reply to Re: Elavil ? for depression?, posted by linkadge on April 24, 2007, at 16:02:24
> Take it as early as possable in the evening. It can be a very effective antidepressant. It should be less likely to cause GI and other mentioned problems than the SSRIs.
>
> Its worth a shot.
>
> Linkadge
>
I agree. 25mg is a low dose to start with, by the way.If it makes you too sleepy, there are several other drugs in the same class that might not. But elavil's a good drug.
Posted by PrettyLady on January 18, 2013, at 13:46:27
In reply to Re: Elavil ? for depression?, posted by psychobot5000 on April 26, 2007, at 10:56:55
Tirsh, did this med ever end up helping your depression? I'm thinking of starting it as I've started to react negatively to SSRIs.
Thanks!
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