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Amitriptyline (Elavil™) is a medicine that is used to treat depression, chronic pain, and migraine headaches. It may be taken as a tablet or by injection.
Show AllIt may take several weeks before benefits of taking this medication are seen.
Do not stop medication quickly or all at once. Weaning should be done slowly. Talk to your child's doctor before stopping this medicine.
Avoid use with alcohol, other depressants, antihistamines and certain pain medication because of the increased chance for side effects.
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. Wear sunscreen.
Taking this medication with food may decrease stomach upset.
It is important to go to all doctor appointments so that your child's doctor can make sure that your child is getting the right dose and it is not causing side effects.
Make sure you get the medicine refilled before the last dose is given.
Keep this medication in its original container, tightly closed.
- Store away from heat or direct light.
Do not use after the expiration date on the bottle / package.
If too much medication is taken by accident, call the Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC), 513-636-5111 or 1-800-222-1222, or call our child's doctor immediately.
Keep this medication out of the reach of children.
For any medication information related to your child's dosing schedule and / or missed doses, contact the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.
Sleepiness
Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when rising quickly
Dry mouth and / or dry eyes
Stomachache
Constipation
Weakness
Blurred vision
Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and / or skin)
Increased sensitivity to sunlight
Weight gain
For additional information on this or any Health Topic, please call the Family Resource Center, 513-636-7606, or your pediatrician.
