User Reviews for amitriptyline oral

I have put on about 5 kg in the 6 weeks I’ve used this product. As a motorised wheelchair user, weight gain is the last thing I need or want. I was on the lowest dose and stopped it last night once I figured out it was the cause of my weight gain. I monitor everything I eat so I know the drug was the issue. I’m on two other drugs for the pain so will chat to my pain doc and see if just those two are enough. I definitely don’t want the pain back but I’m not willing to be overweight either.

I am already on depression medication I take in the morning. I was given this to take at night to help me sleep because nothing else worked. Started off on a low dose with little help so doctor doubled it and now I sleep, plus I have better days, not so sad all the time.

I have been prescribed Amitriptyline 10 mg for Functional Dyspepsia. I have Chronic Esophagitis and a small Hiatal Hernia. My main problem was severe stomach ache which I discovered was worse after eating anything with wheat or dairy. A dietitian put me on the FODMAP diet, but by week three into it, it was clear to me that the pain would no go by diet alone. I am waiting for the Hydrogen Test to establish if I am lactose intolerant. A previous Fructose Hydrogen Test already showed that I have "delayed fructose intolerance" (that is, pain and gas start after an hour and last for days). Being sensitive to any kind of PPI (which made the pain much worse, in my case), my gastroenterologist suggested Amitriptyline as a last resort. I hate medicines and their side effects, so I was reluctant; until a slice of bread knocked me down with pain for three days! On Amitriptyline, I was drowsy for the first two days; by day five I was "mentally" ok. The very good thing is that from day three I had no more stomach pain. I am writing on the 11th day and I am ok. The only downside is that my belly is a bit swollen, which is a problem many users of Amitriptyline have (I checked online). My GP told me that I could double the dose after a week from starting it, but I have no pain and I don't want to get fat! If I become really large, I'll try and stop it to see if the pain returns; otherwise, I am happy to continue with it.Read More Read Less

Taking the initial dose seemed to work, but my body became adjusted very quickly, needing me to take higher doses (which I wasn't keen on doing). I have been taking the medication for over a month and I am on the lowest dose that I can bare (50mg). I am in agony all day and all night and will be looking into another avenues to see what else I can do.

I will NEVER use this drug again! I had nerve pain after a procedure, so I was prescribed Amitriptyline. It was HELL coming off it with brain freeze headaches, crying, short term memory loss , confusion and sleepless nights was nothing compared the other mind warping stuff! From what I have heard about the hippie LSD, well , it could have been that!

Given for migraine prevention. Took only 10mg for at night for two days and I couldn’t sleep entire time. 2nd night it caused head pressure felt like my head and neck was going to explode it was agony. I’m on this for migraine but I don’t understand how this drug is ever used for insomnia! I usually sleep well but i was so high wired, sleep deprived and in pain from this drug. It was like a stimulant. Will need to look elsewhere for migraine prevention.

Gave me headache and tinnitus. To go off I found out after the fact, you can get med in liquid form to reduce med slowly as needed... Can take months or more depending on how long on med. Also not sure if regular pharmacy does the liquid form or if a compound pharmacy is needed. Sadly not many docs know or tell you about this!!! Best of luck to all!!

i’ve been on this medicine and it’s worked wonders it’s taken my migraines away completely i used to get them so often it used to take my day away but with this medicine its helped me so much and it also made me lose 30lbs which is a great bonus but im also exercising. i wake up with no grogginess i have no other side effects over all this medicine is great for my migraines.

I have depression due to finding out I have cancer.helps me 110%with my broken sleep working great.

The only side effect I get is that it helps me sleep better at night. Which is a good side effect. I take it for my pain and it helps by easing it to a less severe pain. For me, I had to stay on 10 mg for a few months before increasing my dose to 20mg. The 20 mg; it’s helping my pain and sleep. In time, I’ll increase to the 25mg. I think some people start off on too high a dosage and it’s too strong for them. For me, weaning myself on a higher dose of the medication very slowly works best for me. Read More Read Less

I have found that starting on a small dose for while for my body to adjust has worked BEST FOR ME. since it helps me sleep better and helps with my pain I have been patient in increasing my dose. Now that I’m on a 20 dose I am sleeping better with my pain and I am happy with this.

I suffer from Vestibular Migraines and this medicine made me dizzier then i already am and caused tremors, Insomnia, hypotension and complete numbness and bladder pain. I couldn't function on it and had to quit.

I got nothing but the jitters taking it and this feeling outweighed any help.

I have taken a very high dose (80-100mg) for 11 years. I am now reducing my dose. I got down to 50mg and my sleep was so awful I am back to 70mg. I think this is going to be a bxxxh to come off and I am looking for other people's tips on how to reduce the dose and actually have a life. Clearly my neuropathic pain will stop me coming off entirely but I'm looking to get to the bare minimum. Apart from chopping the pill into a million pieces, has anyone any tips on how to come off this?

I suffer from hemiplegic migraines use to get a few a year but once I hit 25 it got worst to a point I was having a hard time going to work at all. Got put on this medication, I can regulate the pills as I please usually only take one, but if I feel "off" can take up to 3. Since I have been taking one I haven't had a migraine for 3 months. Living better!

I had one 10mg pill for Neuropathic head pain, I slept well, no night terrors, woke up very drowsy with screaming tinnitus. Its now two days later and my tinnitus which used to be on a level 3 is still elevated at about 8. I can only hope things will calm down when this drug is out my system. Will go back to alternating with a half tab of Piriton or two Solpadeine Max before bed as they work for me with sleep. I had read that this drug can give some nasty side effects, its not for me.

Initially started using it for a combination of depression and anxiety, which too often resulted in an upset stomach, lack of appetite, and unwanted weight loss. I went through 4 or 5 different SSRI’s that only made things worse. They gave me this and it made a HUGE difference in my life. I currently have a super fast paced and stressful job, and this keeps me leveled out, it helps me sleep at night, and my stress no longer affects my appetite. I had years of counseling that never quite cut it until I found this. Been on it for about 5 years now and wouldn’t trade it for anything. Read More Read Less

I had a severe complex concussion. I was prescribed 25 mg for pain and sleep. I had to cut it in half as that dosage was too strong for me. I slept great but was drowsy in the morning. I felt less happy as my serotonin levels were ideal prior to usage. It did help with allergies as it has a slight antihistamine response. It may have caused more aches in feet and body. It did help with pain and getting much needed sleep. Overall it was a mixed bag. On a very temporary basis it worked great and I could easily stop the medicine with no side effects. Read More Read Less

I had back surgery in 1991 and while the surgery was successful I suffered from agonising pain at night and was only getting about 2 hrs sleep a night. I was at my wits end and saw another neurosurgeon for a second opinion. He agreed with the diagnosis of my original specialist but offered me Amitriptyline to help alleviate my night-time pain and help me sleep. I started on 75mg at night and the result was amazing. I have been taking for it 26 years and have never experienced any side effects. As a retired psychiatric nurse I was well aware of the pro's and con's of this medication but for me the pro's won hands down.Read More Read Less

I am a pharmacist. and taking TCA (Tricyclic Antidepressant) like amitriptyline is not a joke! They are the most dangerous drugs. only used as the last option because of their side effects. Citalopram and Sertraline are more safe and effective.