Eliwel Information
Eliwel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression. Eliwel also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Eliwel depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Eliwel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Eliwel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Eliwel's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Eliwel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Eliwel related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Arrhythmia must refrain from the use of Eliwel since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Eliwel contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Eliwel with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Eliwel, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Eliwel Benefits & Uses
Eliwel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Neuropathic Pain (Read More - How to Treat Nerve Pain at Home: Effective Remedies)
- Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
- Fibromyalgia
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Eliwel Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Eliwel Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Eliwel is used -
Moderate
- Blurred vision
- Increased Heart Rate
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Orthostatic Hypotension (Sudden Lowering of Blood Pressure on Standing)
Mild
Eliwel Related Warnings
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Is the use of Eliwel safe for pregnant women?
Eliwel has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Eliwel without medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Eliwel safe during breastfeeding?
Eliwel should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of Eliwel on the Kidneys?
Eliwel rarely harms the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Eliwel on the Liver?
Eliwel has very mild side effects on the liver.
Mild -
What is the effect of Eliwel on the Heart?
Eliwel may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Eliwel with Other Drugs
Eliwel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Eliwel Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Eliwel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Mania
- Liver Disease
- Arrhythmia
- Heart Attack
- Kidney Cancer
Frequently asked Questions about Eliwel
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Is this Eliwel habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Eliwel can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Yes -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Eliwel. So it is best to avoid driving.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Eliwel only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Eliwel has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Yes
Eliwel Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Eliwel
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Eliwel with food.
Unknown -
Interaction between Alcohol and Eliwel
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Eliwel with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 454,458
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 145-147
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 454,458
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 145-147
