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Suggest Ways To Lose Weight While On 10 Mg Elavil

Hello! I have been taking 10mg of Elavil for 3 months to treat respiratory reflux cause by vagal nerve neuropathy. My doctor says it will take 3 to 6 months to improve this issue ( it s terrible, Im a professional singer and my job relies on my voice). I have gained about 5 lbs due to I think beer drinking and other things even though I exercise regularly. Can I lose weight while taking this dosage? I will be cutting out sugar, dairy and almost all carbs. I will also be exercising more. Is it possible to lose weight while taking 10mg?
Fri, 27 Mar 2020
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Weight gain is a common side effect of amitriptyline. However, you can make adjustments to your eating habits and engage in regular physical activity to counter this effect.

Increase in appetite due to increased neurotransmitters like serotonin is considered to be the cause of weight gain.Hence food cravings should be controlled by eating healthy protein rich food.Protein meal reduces the craving and creates a feeling of fullness for a long time.Regular physical activity is absolutely essential.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Suggest Ways To Lose Weight While On 10 Mg Elavil

Hi Weight gain is a common side effect of amitriptyline. However, you can make adjustments to your eating habits and engage in regular physical activity to counter this effect. Increase in appetite due to increased neurotransmitters like serotonin is considered to be the cause of weight gain.Hence food cravings should be controlled by eating healthy protein rich food.Protein meal reduces the craving and creates a feeling of fullness for a long time.Regular physical activity is absolutely essential. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician