Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD wrote: > > A possible adverse effect of Elavil is parkinsonism, also ileus: > Ileus: Obstruction of the intestine due to it being paralyzed. I once had a scary experience, similar but unrelated to PD, when somebody gave me a 3-pound chocolate* bar and I finished the whole thing in a week. From then on, I've always stretched it to at least two weeks. * One of the three most important Food Groups, after Lemon and Peanut Butter. Cheers, Joe -- J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013