Elavil is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Elavil affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Elavil is used to treat symptoms of depression.

Elavil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Elavil?

Do not use Elavil if you are allergic to amitriptyline, or if you have recently had a heart attack. Do not use Elavil if you have taken cisapride (Propulsid) or used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days.You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Elavil?

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to Elavil, or if you have recently had a heart attack. Do not use Elavil if you have taken cisapride (Propulsid) or used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take Elavil before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.Before taking Elavil, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• heart disease;
• a history of heart attack, stroke, or seizures;
• bipolar disorder (manic-depression);
• schizophrenia or other mental illness;
• diabetes (Elavil may raise or lower blood sugar);
• overactive thyroid;
• glaucoma; or
• problems with urination.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Elavil, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

You may have thoughts about suicide when you first start taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Tell your doctor if you have worsening symptoms of depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several weeks of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.

Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

FDA pregnancy category C. Elavil may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Elavil can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use Elavil without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give Elavil to anyone under 18 years old without the advice of a doctor.

How should I take Elavil?

Take Elavil exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking Elavil. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Do not stop using Elavil without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Stopping this medication suddenly could cause you to have unpleasant side effects. It may take up to 4 weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment. Store Elavil at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. An overdose of Elavil can be fatal.Symptoms of an Elavil overdose may include uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, blurred vision, feeling hot or cold, sweating, muscle stiffness, feeling light-headed, fainting, seizure (convulsions), or coma.

Elavil side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heart rate, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
• sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
• hallucinations, or seizures (convulsions), feeling light-headed, fainting;
• restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck, uncontrollable shaking or tremor;
• skin rash, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
• easy bruising or bleeding;
• extreme thirst with headache, nausea, vomiting, and weakness; or
• urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite;
• dry mouth, unpleasant taste;
• feeling dizzy, drowsy, or tired;
• trouble concentrating;
• nightmares;
• blurred vision, headache, ringing in your ears;
• breast swelling (in men or women); or
• decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about Elavil written for health professionals that you may read.

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SleepWell (Herbal XANAX)  helps to overcome sleep disorders such as insomnia and restlessness by helping the patient fall asleep easier and have a restful, deep sleep.

Benefits:

• promotes good disposition;
• relieves depression, anxiety and fear;
• combats mood swings;
• does not drug or drowse the patient;
• highly recommended for patients that suffer with depression and ailments that cause shaking.

How Taken

1 capsule in the morning and 2 capsules in the evening, half hour before going to sleep with a full glass of water. Dosage may be increased to 3 capsules daily taken at regular intervals.

Drug Class and Mechanism

SleepWell (Herbal XANAX), containing Sceletium Tortuosum and Gladiolus raw material, dramatically decreases irritability and generally leaves the patient feeling refreshed and energetic on awaking. Patients suffering from regular night time disturbances, generally feel better, fall asleep easier, have a sound sleep and are therefore able to cope better with daily stresses.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of SleepWell (Herbal XANAX), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store SleepWell (Herbal XANAX) at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep SleepWell (Herbal XANAX) out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings Precautions

No absolute contraindications. Consult your healthcare professional if pregnant or nursing.

Possible Side Effects

SleepWell (Herbal XANAX) is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.

More Information

It is reported that SleepWell (Herbal XANAX) has a moderate muscle relaxant effect as well. Therefore, even in people having excessive physical fatigue with muscle tension, it produces sleep and relaxing sleeping disorder effects both on body and mind.

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Melatonin is a hormone made by a part of the brain called the pineal (say: “pin-ee-all”) gland. Melatonin may help our bodies know when it’s time to go to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. Melatonin supplements (in pill form) can also be taken. There are two types of melatonin that may be used in these pills: natural and synthetic (man-made). Natural melatonin is made from the pineal gland of animals. This form could be contaminated with a virus and is not recommended. The synthetic form of melatonin does not have this risk. If you are not sure if your melatonin is natural or synthetic, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

How is melatonin used?

Melatonin can be used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep). It can also be taken to prevent jet lag. Beyond that, there is little scientific evidence that melatonin has a role in promoting health or treating disease.

Does melatonin have side effects?

Some people who have taken melatonin have reported sleepiness, headache, a “heavy-head” feeling, stomach discomfort, depression or feeling hungover. Further study is needed to find out more about melatonin’s side effects, especially delayed or long-term effects. For example, we don’t know if melatonin causes problems when taken with other medicines. We also don’t know how melatonin may affect diseases.

Does melatonin require a doctor’s prescription?

No. Melatonin is sold without a prescription in health food stores and drug stores in the United States. However, melatonin products are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Since melatonin products are not regulated by a government agency, their purity, safety and effectiveness can’t be assured.

Should I take melatonin for sleep problems or jet lag?

It might be better not to take melatonin until we know more about it. If you decide to try it, talk to your doctor first. Be sure to tell him or her if you have any medical conditions, are taking any other medicine (prescription, over-the-counter or herbal) and if you are pregnant or nursing. It is unclear what effect melatonin can have on an unborn baby or nursing infant.

Does melatonin have any effect on aging?

No. Despite claims that have been made in magazines and newspapers, no scientific studies have shown that melatonin can slow down the aging process or prolong your life.

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Endep is used to treat symptoms of depression. Endep may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

How Taken

Take Endep exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take Endep in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Endep is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Endep affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store at the room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Warnings Precautions

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can cause dangerous side effects when taken together with Endep.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, medicine for seizures, or other antidepressants). They can add to sleepiness caused by Endep.

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Endep. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor before increasing or decreasing the amount of grapefruit products in your diet.

Endep can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds).

Endep can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.

Possible Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• fast, pounding, or uneven heart rate;
• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
• sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
• sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
• confusion, hallucinations, or seizures (convulsions);
• restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
• uncontrollable shaking or tremor;
• skin rash, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
• easy bruising or bleeding;
• extreme thirst with headache, nausea, vomiting, and weakness;
• feeling light-headed, fainting; orurinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite;
• dry mouth, unpleasant taste;
• numbness or tingly feeling;
• lack of coordination;
• feeling anxious, dizzy, drowsy, or tired;
• trouble concentrating;
• sleep problems (insomnia), nightmares;
• blurred vision, headache, ringing in your ears; mild skin rash;
• breast swelling (in men or women); or decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.

More Information

Before taking Endep, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• heart disease;
• a history of heart attack, stroke, or seizures;
• bipolar disorder (manic-depression);
• schizophrenia or other mental illness;
• diabetes (Endep may raise or lower blood sugar);
• overactive thyroid;
• glaucoma; or problems with urination.

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Snoroff is a medicine that effectively prevents snoring, caused by the obstacles in the respiratory tracks.

Benefits:

• untroubled sleep;
• feeling awake and fresh in the morning;
• no interruptions while sleeping;
• no endless nights of restless sleep;
• sleeping without a danger to your health.

How Taken

Take 1 capsule before going to bed and your snores will disappear within 15 days.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Snoroff, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Snoroff at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Snoroff out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Snoroff is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.

More Information

Some snoring can cause terrible health problems. You can have high blood pressure if your snoring is due to sleep apnea syndrome. With time, sleep apnea can cause a stroke or heart and lung problems. Snoring at night can make you very tired during the day.

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