Miriam...
The Elavil used in 10 or 25mg strength are very tiny tablets.
You can put one on applesauce and knock it back without even feeling it. The doses used for PN are really not high enough for antidepressant actions. Most doctors use Cymbalta (but this drug does not have supporting evidence to help heal peripheral nerves) now for people with pain/depression issues.
The larger doses of Elavil are larger tablets, approaching a regular size aspirin. They are all coated so they slide down easily.
Larger doses are not usually given.
I'd get that Vit D tested. Studies are appearing now, that Vit D can reduce need for pain medications. Most people with chronic illness are low in D. I have videos on our Vitamin forum ...the links are in the sticky at the top of that page. Low D is also a factor in depression.
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