Wondering if this drug is addictive? Any info would be appreciated[?]
Amitriptyline - is it addictive?
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- 27 Apr 2005 by goldenhands33
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- amitriptyline
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mpvt28 Apr 2005
Anitriptyline is a old anti-depressant that's been used for years for many different problems.The drug can be used as a sleeping aide and alot of times it's used for nerve pain.I don't think it has a high abuse rate.It's a fairly safe drug... Dave
Always consult a MD first
melt855
Delila22 Oct 2010
Hi, sorry to disagree, i don't want to upset anyone, but i was told it can be addictive. I don't always rely on doctors opinions now since he told me tramadol aren't physically addictive, when i know full well that they are. I would agree that amitriptyline are generally safe, certainly less risky than a lot of other anti-depressants/anti-anxiety treatments
Delila
25 Oct 2010
Hi sorry i've contradicted myself with another answer i've just posted, just wanted to clarify... I didn't have any addictive effects, and i have a very addictive personality but it is possible to have withdrawal symptoms from this med
staticdreamgirl
28 May 2012
My doctor prescribed it to me for insomnia and told me it was not at all addictive. For many years I've been on and off of medications for my mental well being (I've been on Wellbutrin, Paxil, Effexor and others) and noticed after taking this drug, it was the best drug yet and helped me the most with my mental state of being. When I am off it, the only thing I notice is that I start becoming a little more negative than I was while on the drug but as far as it being -addictive-? From my use of it, I have not had withdrawl effects when I stop using it and due to changing jobs and being unemployed (i.e. Insurance, no insurance, etc.) I have never craved the drug. I simply sleep better and feel better overall when I am on it.
caringsonbj25 Jan 2011
I don't or am not sure this is what one could say is one of those addictive type drugs, not like pain meds etc, these are used for certain types of headaches, (it's an old fashion used in the past drug that does not mean it isn't effective I am just telling you this for your information, also used for naseau, depression I think it does have a place in medicine some effects are easier on certain people than on others I think what I am saying is what works for one person won't always for another person best wishes
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