Generic Elavil
What is Generic Elavil and how is it used?
- Generic Elavil is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of anxiety or agitation with depression, and Schizophrenia with depression. Generic Elavil may be used alone or with other medications.
- Elavil belongs to a class of drugs called Psychotherapeutic Combos.
- It is not known if Elavil is safe and effective in children.
What are the possible side effects of Generic Elavil?
- Easy bruising or bleeding,
- Persistent heartburn,
- Shaking,
- Mask-like facial expressions,
- Muscle spasms,
- Severe stomach pain,
- Decreased sexual desire,
- Enlarged or painful breasts,
- Black stools,
- Vomit that looks like coffee grounds,
- Severe dizziness,
- Fainting,
- Seizures,
- Eye pain, redness or swelling,
- Vision changes,
- Fever,
- Muscle stiffness,
- Severe confusion,
- Sweating, and
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.
The most common side effects of Elavil include:
- Drowsiness,
- Dizziness,
- Dry mouth,
- Blurred vision,
- Constipation,
- Weight gain, and
- Difficulty urinating
Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Elavil. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.