Paxil and elavil

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Avatar n tn It took about 5-7 days with Zoloft 200-400mg and Elavil. I'm off the Elavil now and only on 200mg Zoloft.. I could NOT have done this without the Zoloft. I think Elavil helped also. It helps anxiety, pain, neuropathy, sleep, etc. If you are looking to get off Paxil, the only solution I could find was Zoloft. I tried every other SSRI and I'm able to cut down on Zoloft fine and have no panic attacks nor withdrawals.
Avatar f tn He also mentioned trying elavil(which I took 5mg of 6 years ago for migraine prevention) I discussed it with my GP and she called me in the elavil and said I could try that or the 2.5mg of celexa to see what happens. I am just wanting some opinions since I reacted badly to the ssri's before is there any point in trying the low dose of celexa or should I try the elavil again?
Avatar n tn I am also on a list of medications, one of which being Paxil 40mg. The first night I started taking Elavil, I felt different. I slept for 3 days straight, couldn’t go to work because of the dizziness and sleepiness as well. Here is my problem. I suffer from panic disorder, OCD, severe anxiety, and am just an extreme over thinker. I live with my girlfriend. I’ve lived with her for almost two years. Right when I started taking Elavil, I started to feel “numb”.
Avatar f tn There are-Celexa,Zoloft,Paxil, Trazedone-helps w/sleep,Amitryptiline aka Elavil-old cheap and it works!BUT you MUST be honest with the prescribing doctor of these about your history of addiction.If the doc is not knowledgeable about addiction you need to go elsewhere and find one who is!AND different meds work differently on different ppl...so what works for one might not work for you!
13746467 tn?1441840515 PLEASE HELP........ I am at my wits end dealing with anxiety attacks. It has literally taken my life away. I first had anxiety 19 years ago, that lasted about 2 years. I was good until summer of 2012. It will be 3 years since I enjoyed life. I can't drive, go to family functions, be involved in children's activities.......nothing!!!! I was on Paxil and Klonipin for 2 years and finally gave up on the paxil. Still take the klonipin.
Avatar f tn Hello! I am currently going thru a detox of Paxil, hydros, nicotine, and while I was at it I stopped the marijuana. I am a wreck! It's been about 10-13 days I've stopped the Paxil - I did so with the help of my doc from 40mg gradually down to 10. I am completely off the med currently. I started taking it approx 5 years ago It's been about 3-4 days since I've stopped the hydros. I started those about the same time as the Paxil. Problem being off these is I NEED them for pain.
Avatar n tn My blood pressure was also high. I was also taking Elavil, Tylenol, prescription ibuprophen and pain meds. It could not touch the pain. I had body aches too. The panic attacks came back and I've been off the Paxil for a few weeks. I've been through hell. Is there any medication treatment for me to get off the Zoloft because its not working, it is because it would be worse without it but I need help? I tried a taper and it doesn't work.
1148698 tn?1261715542 Hi..I'm new here and hoping that someone might be able to answer this question. Can Elavil be used as an effective means to releive morphine withdrawl symtoms? I'm about to go down that road and I know the agony of withdrawl from morphine and don't want to go through it again...or at least as bad as it was before. I have decreased my morphine intake from 150mg a day down to 90mg within two days.
175688 tn?1297556647 I have seen many times Elavil prescribed to help people sleep, its main side-effects are drowsiness and sedation due to its anti-cholinergic activity, though not as potent as insomnia meds like benzodiazepines, ambien, or Lunesta, it is comparable in effectiveness in relieving insomnia to medications such as Seroquel or clonidine, which is also prescribed off label for insomnia.
Avatar f tn The only medications I have tried for OCD is Paxil and Zoloft. I had to go off Paxil because it made me gain a lot of weight. The Zoloft works, but only at a really high dose, 300mg. If you also combine it with a benzo, like Kolonopin, I find it works fairly well. There are 6 or 7 SSRI medications that treat OCD. Most of these have to be on high dosages to help with OCD specificially. I'm sorry that none of those medications worked for you.
458072 tn?1291415186 I have been on paxil before and it causes weight gain like nobodys business. The dr wrote me a rx for lexapro, but I haven;t used it due to fear of addiction and liver issues and that weight gain issue. Thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated and your input is recieved with much respect. Thank you.........
Avatar f tn Hi everyone. I saw my neurosurgeon today for follow up and he wants to start me on Elavil 10 mg at bedtime and then increase to 25 mg if needed. He said he thinks it could help my pressure headaches. Has anyone taken this medication and how was your experience on it. Thanks for the continued support.
2107676 tn?1388973859 Pat I know several people who took elavil and yes it just evened them out. U know who I ask instead of the dr?? The pharmacist. They are useful in giving good accurate information on this stuff. I now goggle everything myself then check with a pharmacist. Good luck Hun. Hope ur doing ok. Missed seeing u on here!!
977053 tn?1248490023 I HAVE BEEN ON ZOLOFT FOR A YEAR AND IT IS NOT HELPING WITH THE ATTACKS I HAVE THEM WHILE DRIVING AND BEING IN A CAR ITS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR NO MEDS HAVE HELPED IVE BEEN ON EFFEXOR,PROZAC,PAXIL. IWHEN I WAS ON PROZAC THAT IS WHEN IT HAPPENED NO CLUE WHY I WONDERED IF MAYBE I WAS ALLERGIC AND THATS WHAT CAUSED IT I DONT KNOW NO DOCS SEEM TO KNOW.
229538 tn?1300377767 5htp would be one a seratonin deficient person would respond to as far as aminos go...there r the tricyclics/like elavil/ which cover many nuerotransmitters and u can even go up to a power AD like cymbalta...starting with the safest one first is usually what drs do...but if u feel no relief then u made need to adjust..there r also some ssri's that r more efficient on anxiety///lexapro is an ssri..serotonin uptake inhibitor....paxil and zoloft seem to work better for anxiety like depression..
Avatar f tn You might try using one of the older tricyclic anti-depressants, such as amitriptyline(Elavil) or Paxil(if you haven't already since it has some anti-anxiety qualities to it. If your not satisified with your healthcare provider giving you the care you feel you deserve, find another provider who will have your best interests at heart.
Avatar n tn • the Tricyclic antidepressants such as Amitriptyline (Elavil), Imipramine (Tofranil), and Doxepin (Sinequan) • the Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as Tranylcypromine (Parnate), Isocarboxazid (Marplan) and Phenelzine (Nardil) • the Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Paroxetine (Paxil) • the atypical anti-depressants such as Mirtazapine (Remeron) and Trazodone.
400867 tn?1371753094 I was doing so well (for me anyway) for the past month or so and now it's starting all over again. Not sure if it's from the medication (Cymbalta) that I've been on now for about a month and a half or if there is something really wrong with me. Again, I have headaches, most of the time in my forehead, the brain fog is back, I am dizzy and feel like I may pass out all the time, my vision gets funny (at least to me) and I'm just out of it.
Avatar m tn I was put on Paxil and that really saved me. It took my panic away completely. After a while, the panic attacks started again. At this time, I started talking to (my current girlfriend) who lived in Florida, and we talked about me moving down to Florida since my life at home was bad. Anxious and all, I finally made the move. I have been living in Florida for almost three years. Now today, I am 22, and my panic attacks are extreme. I can’t go to any store without having a panic attack.
Avatar n tn Examples are drugs like beta-blockers (propranolol [Inderal], atenolol [Tenormin]), anticonvulsants (topiramate [Topamax], divalproex [Depakote], carbamazepine [Tegretol]), tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline [Elavil], nortriptyline [Aventyl]), and calcium channel blockers (verapamil [Covera]).
Avatar f tn I've been so tired everyday I already went to a doctor and checked my thyroid levels and they are fine does depression affect my energy levels? plus I can't concentrate very well I normally fall asleep during school my medication isn't working that well anymore but I've tied almost every depression medication there is.
1100837 tn?1267668675 Now wants me to get off of Elavil 25mg and Adderal 15mg. Doctor says take the Neurontin for sleep. The Elavil works best for pain, but I can hardly get up in the mornings and it has made me gain 10 plus pounds and counting. I take Clonapin 0.5mg twice a day. Getting off the Elavil, I am having cold feet and hands and a very unsettling feeling and absolutley no energy. Is this withdraw and how long do i suffer?
175688 tn?1297556647 Meloxicam is just an NSAID like Ibuprofen or Celebrex. It might help with some aches and pains. The Elavil might help with the depression aspect, but it would take several weeks to kick in. I wouldn't expect much help from either.
Avatar f tn I'm having bad side effects from starting Elavil for nighttime and Wellbutrin in the morning. Does anyone get panic attacks and sweating from the combination? I was less depressed with just the Wellbutrin but am taking the Elavil for chronic pain. It helps somewhat but I don't know why I feel worse mentally and it doesn't help to wake up listless and sweating. A new doctor added the Elavil but I don't know if it's worth taking since it only relieves some pain, not all.
1268921 tn?1288919056 d it as an acephalgic complicated migraine (w/stroke like, unresolved visual symptoms)--upped elavil to 25mg and planned to up it in 2 weeks to 50mg. The elavil caused me to gain weight (10lbs in 2 weeks!!!) and I wasn't happy! I switched to verapamil--120mg extended release.
Avatar f tn got new dr after this and he has put me back on the elavil but at 50 mg to try to increase my appetite and gain weight back plus the headaches were coming back but the withdrawels problems are still with me i guess cause its a low dose of elavil. i get my heart checked every 2 weeks now and i am fine with the qt thing. i take the chemo pill called gleevec and have to force myself to eat so i dont get sick when i take it. how long will these withdrawel problems go on?
Avatar n tn I have been taking synthroid for a few years for my hypothyroid. I also suffer from chronic headache and take depakote and elavil every day as preventatives. I am worried if surgery could make my headaches worse? Is it possible? Any help would be appreciated.