elavil???

[Pat1956100]

Has anyone had any experience with elavil?  I took it years ago when I first suffered from panic attacks after my brother died suddenly from an aortic aneurysm.
I can remember it really helping.  I only took it when I needed it.  I can remember it making me very sleepy but it really worked for the panic attack.  I didn't ever become addicted to it.  I have read it is also good for pain.
I am going to my doctor on Monday to discuss my anxiety, depression etc and was considering asking for this.  It would also help with the sleep problem but I wanted to make sure it wasn't addictive even though they say it isn't.
Anyone??

[Pat1956100]

Hi Dixie.
Thats a good idea.  Excellent idea actually.  I have googled it and can't find anything negative about it so I should just relax.  It almost seems too good to be true in my case.  The good news is I have taken it before and it really helped and was non addicting.
Keep your fingers crossed.  I am excited about finding something that works.

[Dixiechick72]

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!!

[Pat1956100]

Yeah, that is why I am asking.  I don't really trust doctors.  Don't they tell people that tramadol is safe?  Anyway, I have searched it quite a bit and it seems okay.  I will talk to him tomorrow.  

[selfinduced]

Hey Pat, My only thoughts on this is to ask your dr. what the side effects are and if you have to wean off of it down the road? I am sooo leary now trying anything drug wise, cause Dr. don't seem to tell you the bigger picture . Make sure the good outweighs the bad. Let me know ok?

[Pat1956100]

It's also known as amitriptyline.  I am really hoping it's safe to take as it seems to cover almost all of my problems.

[Pat1956100]

Yes,it makes sense.  That is what I want.  Even, normal, lol

[Sonrissa]

I remember that it sort of evened me out! No really highs and no really lows! Just sort of felt normal. Does that make sense? LOL

[Sonrissa]

Hey! Guess what? I took Elavil for a few months years ago! I do remember it did seem to help! Don't remember it made me sleepy, but I didn't get addicted to it! Only took it for about 5-6 months. When I stopped taking it, I had no problems that I remember! Maybe it's a good possibility for you? Hope so!