Hi All,
I'm going into day 2 of Elavil and in the past I've always experienced extreme fatigue (zombie-like feeling) the morning after I take it. Does this feeling wear off after use for about a week or so? I'm trying to figure out whether it's worth staying on it.
Elavil and Zombie Feeling?
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critthinker
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Elavil and Zombie Feeling?
Age: 27 | Onset Age: 26 | Symptoms: Pelvic pain (began w/ introduction into bladder/prostate of highly resistant strain of bacteria that was acquired via a Botox injection intended to treat levator ani syndrome) | Helped By: Paxil for anxiety, Trigger point release and trigger point injections, stretches, hot baths, Prosta-Q | Worsened By: Stress/anxiety, Sitting down for long periods,
Re: Elavil and Zombie Feeling?
Hi,
I went through the same thing. Drowsiness and outright sleepiness are common side effects of Elavil. They do usually fade as your body builds a tolerance. The drug is sometimes used to treat insomnia, and so doctors sometimes suggest that you take it at bedtime (when you're going to sleep anyway).
If you feel that it's really bothersome, I'd suggest that you drop your physician a line and see what they say.
I went through the same thing. Drowsiness and outright sleepiness are common side effects of Elavil. They do usually fade as your body builds a tolerance. The drug is sometimes used to treat insomnia, and so doctors sometimes suggest that you take it at bedtime (when you're going to sleep anyway).
If you feel that it's really bothersome, I'd suggest that you drop your physician a line and see what they say.
Last edited by Jay on Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:09 am, edited 1 time in total.
I am not a physician. This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor!
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
Age: 26 Onset Age: 17 Symptoms: Shooting, nerve-like pains throughout the penis, which abruptly hit and leave. Testicular pain, perineum pain, burning/irritative urination, extended pain after ejaculation. Occasionally, some allodynia or ache in the coccyx/sacrum/thigh/buttocks/legs. Diagnosis: Pelvic floor dysfunction, degenerated lumbar disk, and mildly herniated lumbar disk. Helped By: Physical therapy, pain management doctor, hot baths, therapy pool, stretching regimen, breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction. Worsened By: Arousal/ejaculation (worst), constipation, panicking/obsessing, other triggers depend upon current symptoms. Tests/Prior Treatments: Too many antibiotics to count, multiple urine tests (all normal), testicular ultrasound (normal), bladder and renal ultrasound (normal), lumbar and pelvic MRI with and w/o contrast (revealed disk problems), Elavil 25mg (caused retention), Flomax 0.4mg.
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critthinker
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Re: Elavil and Zombie Feeling?
Thanks Jay, this is helpful. The interesting thing about Elavil for me is that it doesn't really cause any drowsiness (I can stay up for many hours after taking it [low dose of 10 mg], but when I try to wake up in the morning I feel an almost all-encompassing feeling of paralysis and just want to lie in bed. Think I may stay on it for a few more days and see where it takes me.
Age: 27 | Onset Age: 26 | Symptoms: Pelvic pain (began w/ introduction into bladder/prostate of highly resistant strain of bacteria that was acquired via a Botox injection intended to treat levator ani syndrome) | Helped By: Paxil for anxiety, Trigger point release and trigger point injections, stretches, hot baths, Prosta-Q | Worsened By: Stress/anxiety, Sitting down for long periods,