This is a
prescription drug used to treat
depression (it is classed as a
tricyclic antidepressant and is sold under trade names such as
Elavil and
Endep). It may cause a wide range of side effects, including
rashes,
nausea,
weight gain/loss,
drowsiness,
nervousness,
insomnia,
confusion,
seizures,
coma, etc.
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