I have taken the elavil also. with the same side affect. I'm a D .I only take it (10 mg) when things get to tough to handle .But it drags me out & I want to eat sweets also . I have cut them in half. But it's a old & cheap drug (good thing). But I find Librax to work best .I take it 3 to 4 times a day . It's also cheap. And side affect is not so bad (being tired & helps to sleep at night.) Good Luck.