Elavil for Fibromyalgia
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Elavil as a Fibromyalgia Treatment



Elavil for Fibromyalgia

Elavil is an anti-depressant that a doctor may prescribe to improve your sleep, and to help with fibromyalgia pain. Tell us your experience with Elavil for fibromyalgia. Rate this fibromyalgia treatment below.

Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 3.83 3.83
Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief 4.00 4.00
More Energy / Mental Clarity 4.67 4.67
Better Sleep 7.14 7.14
No Side Effects 6.00 6.00
Convenience 8.29 8.29
Cost/Benefit 7.86 7.86
 
Depression Relief 4.67 4.67
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1.00
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.00 1.00
Skin Problem Relief 1.25 1.25
Hyopoglycemia Relief 1.00 1.00



Based on 7 rating(s) & review(s).






some what useful   06/05/08
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
 some what useful, seems safe.

Treatment Time Frame: Over 5 Years
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 200 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 5.00 5
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 2.00 2
More Energy / Mental Clarity 4.00 4
Better Sleep 7.00 7
No Side Effects 8.00 8
Convenience 9.00 9
Cost/Benefit 8.00 8
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.00 1
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief 1.00 1

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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

 Has it's good points.   09/18/07
Reviewed by:     Springfield, Missouri, USA
 This does help me get to sleep - whether I want to or not. I try to take it in early evening along with the Tizanidine to avoid morning grogginess, but it makes me too out of it if we are out past 8 PM. I tend to dream a lot anyway, but usually I don't remember them quite as much. I do still wake up 1-2 times a night, usually to use the bathroom. I think amitriptyline contributes to my weight problems. Even when I'm really trying hard, my weight just keeps bouncing around within the same 5-8# range. I also have hypothyroidism (no thyroid) and insulin resistance so my weight is a problem anyway. I think it makes me sweat even more than usual, which is quite a bit. I have to have fans on all the time at work as getting overheated makes me tired. I am thinking about weaning off of the amitriptyline for that reason and a couple of other reasons that probably aren't appropriate to mention on this site. My doctor said it is up to me and that my dose is so low I shouldn't have much of a problem. He tried me on double the dose, but it just made me groggier and increased other side effects.
Treatment Time Frame: 2.5 Years
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 20 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 3.00 3
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 3.00 3
More Energy / Mental Clarity 3.00 3
Better Sleep 6.00 6
No Side Effects 6.00 6
Convenience 9.00 9
Cost/Benefit 7.00 7
 
Depression Relief 5.00 5
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Anything for Sleep   06/28/07
Reviewed by:     Pennsylvania, USA
 If you know anything about Fibromyalgia, know this -- not getting the proper type of sleep is BRUTAL! I'm not simply talking about sleeping eight hours each night, but rather about the deep sleep needed to restore your immune system. You're not doing your already tired, sluggish body any good by not sleeping properly and the Elavil or it's generic equivalent, Amitriptyline, helps you relax before bedtime so you CAN fall asleep and helps to KEEP you asleep. This medication works well and is an important part of a Fibromyalgia regime.
Treatment Time Frame: Over 5 Years
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 20 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief n/a n/a
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief n/a n/a
More Energy / Mental Clarity n/a n/a
Better Sleep 9.00 9
No Side Effects 9.00 9
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 10.00 10
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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elavil   02/02/06
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
 ellavil very good for sleep, while drowsy in am it wears off just time it right take 10 hours before needing to be awake alert, very good for muscle relaxant properties and pain relief while taking it
Treatment Time Frame: 6 Months
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: Less than 10 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 4.00 4
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief n/a n/a
More Energy / Mental Clarity 4.00 4
Better Sleep 8.00 8
No Side Effects 7.00 7
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 10.00 10
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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Junkfood Junkie   11/20/05
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
 The only bad thing I can say about Elavil is that after two weeks of taking, it put me on a junkfood binge. I have no appetite whatsoever for anything else but sweets. I have to literally force feed myself anything of substance. But since it gives me great sleep, and has reduced my pain level greatly, I continue to take it.
Treatment Time Frame: 1 Month
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 30 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 9.00 9
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 9.00 9
More Energy / Mental Clarity 8.00 8
Better Sleep 10.00 10
No Side Effects 6.00 6
Convenience 10.00 10
Cost/Benefit 10.00 10
 
Depression Relief 8.00 8
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief 1.00 1
Skin Problem Relief 1.00 1
Hypoglycemia Relief 1.00 1

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Convenient, but lazy   09/10/05
Reviewed by:     Location Not Given
 I think taking a pill is convenient, but lazy because I need to work out or exercise regularly. Until I can find a better alternative then I will continue with the drugs. My insurance doesn't cover massage therapy.
Treatment Time Frame: Over 5 Years
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: 10 mg

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 5.00 5
More Energy / Mental Clarity 8.00 8
Better Sleep 9.00 9
No Side Effects 5.00 5
Convenience 9.00 9
Cost/Benefit 9.00 9
 
Depression Relief n/a n/a
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   1.00 1
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief 2.00 2
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

 Not worth the expense   08/11/05
Reviewed by:     Natalbany, Louisiana, USA
 I took this medicine until I wsa taking up to 4 anight and still wasn't sleeping. When I did sleep I was having horrible nightmares, and a hangover the next day. Its not worth the money you spend on it, not worth the time or the effort.

Treatment Time Frame: 8 Months
Treatment Frequency: 1 Time Per Day
Dosage: n/a

Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief 1.00 1
More Energy / Mental Clarity 1.00 1
Better Sleep 1.00 1
No Side Effects 1.00 1
Convenience 1.00 1
Cost/Benefit 1.00 1
 
Depression Relief 1.00 1
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief   n/a n/a
Genitourinary Problem Relief n/a n/a
Skin Problem Relief n/a n/a
Hypoglycemia Relief n/a n/a

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