Elavil Side Effects

Some common side effects of Elavil include hair loss, weight gain, and erectile dysfunction (ED or impotence). Also, people who suddenly stop taking Elavil may experience withdrawal side effects, which can include nausea, headache, irritability, restlessness, and sleep problems. A few of the Elavil side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider include suicidal thoughts, changes in heart rhythm, and signs of an allergic reaction.

 

Elavil Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Elavil® (amitriptyline hydrochloride). However, not everyone who takes Elavil will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Elavil well. When people do develop Elavil side effects, in many cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(The Elavil side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with Elavil. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Elavil side effects with you.)
 

Common Elavil Side Effects

Elavil has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, with many people having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to side effects that occur in people who are not taking the medication. Based on these studies, common Elavil side effects include but are not limited to:
 
Withdrawal side effects have been reported in people who have suddenly stopped taking Elavil. These withdrawal side effects of Elavil include nausea, headache, irritability, restlessness, and sleep problems.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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