Thursday, January 20, 2011

I have been prescribed elavil for my depression. Can you tell me if this drug can cause weight gain?


Unfortunately, almost all antidepressants cause weight gain. Other side effects of elavil include nausea, difficulty sleeping, weakness, fatigue, drowsiness, dry mouth, sweating, or constipation. For dry mouth, one can suck on hard candy or drink ample water. Since elavil can cause weight gain, it is important to enter into an exercise program or eat less. In rare cases, Elavil side effects include worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, nervousness, tremors, libido and headaches. Men who take elavil often report of inability to have an erection. The only treatment for this is Viagra which helps relieve the problem in about 20% of individuals.

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