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Zomese
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Joined : Apr 2007
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Posted 9/7/2007 1:44 PM (GMT -7)
Hi everyone,

 

I'm new to this side of the board. I'm usually in the bipolar or anxiety/panic side.

 

Anyhow, I was prescribed Elavil today for migraines and was wondering what everyones experience has been with this.

 

What side effects were etc.... Also does it cause weight gain?

 

Thanks

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audittbeme
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Joined : Sep 2007
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Posted 9/7/2007 7:08 PM (GMT -7)
elavil hleped me sleep but didnt do much for migraines. I also gained weight on it and made my heart race
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Zomese
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Posted 9/8/2007 10:34 AM (GMT -7)

Thanks for your response. I read about a lot of people gaining weight from it. My doctor didn't even tell me that yesterday.

I don't want weght gain so I think I may just stick to advil. Although that doesn't seem to be working as well now.

My doctor also said there is a pill that is for lowering blood pressure, and that helps as too. It's not prevention, it just treats the headaches as they come.

Has anyone heard of this?

Thanks

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