Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Elavil as follows: Elavil carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias. Elavil can also interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking Elavil along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Discuss with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Elavil as follows: Elavil intake can result in pupillary dilation and obstruction to the flow of aqueous humor in the eye, and consequent increase in intraocular pressure, thus leading to glaucoma. Individuals can present with eye pain, headache, and blurred vision with haloes around light. Observe compliance with any periodical vision exams recommended. Report any eye pain and changes with vision, while taking Elavil, to [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Elavil as follows: Elavil intake can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Elavil as follows: Elavil use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of Elavil with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Elavil intake can induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Elavil as follows: Elavil can interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking Elavil along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Elavil is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Elavil [...]