Recently someone mentioned using Elavil "a mild anti-depressant" , I
believe to help with drooling.
Please be aware that this drug is one of the older "tri-cyclic"
anti-depressants, and is an anti-cholinergic. The chemical name is
amitriptyline. The book "Worst Pills/Best Pills", aimed at older persons,
says Elavil "has more harmful side effects than any other drug in its
family"---if you need an anti-depressant, there are newer and better
choices. Elavil is said to be bad for older persons, and can cause both
mental and physical side effects such as confusion, short-term memory
problems,dry mouth, difficulty urinating, along with many others.
I recall reading on the lists that the tricyclics were in general NOT
recommended for PWPs--be sure to check with your doctor if considering one
of them.Elavil should NOT be used if you are taking Eldepryl, according to
Somerset Pharmaceuticals.
Remember that you can check out the drug database at:
http://www.ionet.net/~jcott/homepage/drugdb/drugdb.html
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 80/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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