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Reviewer: thankful, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I'm using this medication for IBS. Only 25 miligrams a night. So far it has helped...thank goodness. I do have dry mouth at night and I'm gaining a little weight.
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Reviewer: 4psu, 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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this medication caused me severe constipation and made it very difficult to empty my bladder
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Reviewer: megot, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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severe dry mouth+no saliva+damage to theet
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Reviewer: rajagurl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have been on 25 mg. of Elavil for about 5 years now. It was prescribed for I.C. by my urologist. It does help with my sleep, but I still get up 1 to 2 times to urinate at night. I have weird dreams, forgetfullness, weight gain, and get sleepy during the day. I don't know if it is worth it. But I don't want to go through withdrawls trying to get off from it !!
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10 mg of Elavil was prescribed by my doctor for insomnia. I have taken it every night for 8 months. Can I stop suddenly or do I need to do so gradually. I feel groggy in the am and just not myself (low energy).
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