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amitriptyline for Insomnia: I CAN'T SLEEP WORTH ANYTHING SO THEY TOOK ME OFF AMBIEN TO THIS SAYING IT WORKS WELL.. I HAVE TO TAKE UP 125MG A NIGHT TO FALL ASLEEP AND IT DOENS'T WORK. I GET BAD HEADACHES AND I DIDN'T TAKE IT FOR TWO DAYS SO I COULD HAVE SOME DRINKS WITH A FRIEND WELL IT GOT ME MAD AND SAD AND ALL OF IT ALMOST RUINED ME RELATIONSHIP. EVER SINCE BEING ON THIS AND PAXIL HAS NOT BEEN GOOD FOR ME IT MADE THINGS WORSE.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Interstitial Cystitis: Works well against nerve pain- and Interstitial Cystitis in particular. Good stuff. Does take some getting used to and will leave you groggy in the morning for the first few weeks.
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amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia: I have fibromyalgia, SLE, migraines and nerve pain and was started on Amitriptyline 10mg in January of 2008, was increased to 20mg that fall, and have been increased to 30 mg for the last 4 months. I found it helpful, it decreased all my symptoms, but increases were needed as the effectiveness wore off in time. My physician informed me that he would not increase the dosage past 30 mg as anything over 30mg was only effective in treating the antidepressant symptoms, not nerve related symptoms. He added Gabapentin 1 month ago, but I felt no change. He would now like me to stop both of these meds, and try Lyrica. I would like to add that I too have gained 50 lbs, and crave sweets always.
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amitriptyline for Insomnia: My problem was waking very early (eg 3.30) and slight depression and anxiety. This drug has been very effective with no side effects. I only need 10mg and only take it occasionally if I have recurrence of symptoms - it is still effective.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Fibromyalgia: I started on 25 mg of Elavil for 1 month and recently increased to 50mg. The Elavil has worked well to some extent. I didn't have very many side effects and I am hoping that it will continue to give me positive results.
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amitriptyline for Urinary Incontinence: I'm 20 years old and this medicine cured my nocturnal Enuresis (bedwetting). I take 25mg per night. Now I can focus on my other problems.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Insomnia: I took Elavil for two years and slept like a champ! I tried everything else on the market, prescription, herbal, over the counter and nothing worked like this did.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Fibromyalgia: I started on Elavil about 15 yrs ago for fibromyalgia. It brought me a lot of relief at first but it stopped working for me. I still take it but the doctor wants me to take a lessor mg. I was up to 100mg but now I am down to 20mg. She said that the Elavil made my heart beat really fast. It can also make your blood sugar go up or down.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: I have used Elavil for about two years, on and off. I was prescribed this medication for a condition called Cluster headaches. Well this medicine worked like a miracle, the next morning after taking the Evail I didn%u2019t have a migraine and I had been having them like clockwork for about two weeks!! Although this is an anti-depressant (I wasn%u2019t depressed) this medicine did boost my moods and made me feel much better throughout the day. It also gave me a very restful nights sleep. This medicine has been claimed to make some people gain weight but I work out at least three to four times a week and have not gained any weight. Works wonders and if you eat healthy and work out you shouldn%u2019t see that drastic weight gain that everyone mentions!
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain: I was given this for pain and insomnia. Didn't take it at first because I have a fear of drugs but after being on this for a week I wish I had taken it sooner. I am sleeping better and my pain is less. I have fibromyalgia along with Panic/Anxiety. This is a drug that helps it all with very few side effects for me (just dry mouth).
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Anxiety and Stress: I've been on Elavil for three years and it has been a God-send: Ironically, I was seeing a Gastrointestinal doctor until she recommended that I "stop and smell the roses more." Combined with therapy sessions for about a year, I worry less as I see more of what really is worth getting worked up over -- not a whole lot. One can be passionate about certain things such as family and country and life, but other things are less, way-less significant. Elavil has taught me how to best sort out what some things are worth worrying over and not. I take 100mg/day at 8pm normally and I sleep well at night, and feel good generally about how things will be throughout the next day. I love the smell of roses.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I started with 50 mg, and had about 7 migraines each month for the first 2 months. The neurologist increase the dosage to 75 mg, and I only have 3 migraines in a month. Before I started to take amitriptyline, I had migraines every other day. The neurologist said the migraines are rebounding and my brain was screaming for Maxalt or Imitrex. I haven't been needing to take Maxalt and Imitrex for 3 months now. Amitriptyline doesn't affect my mood, but I feel my body is retaining water and have constipation too. I'd rather have these side effects than migraines.
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amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia: I developed fibromyalgia recently. I had been on low dose of a similar medication (Doxepin) for long time, mainly for a sleep disorder. The neurologist I saw for my fibromyalgia suggested switching from Doxepin to Amitriptyline. Overall, I am glad I made the switch, as my fibromyalgia is now much more manageable. I take 35 mg of amitriptyline nightly. Initially very sedating, but now less so. It has also helped my irritable bowel syndrome. On the negative side, it has led to constipation problems, and my irritable bladder (bladder urgency) is now much more chronic, which is surprising because amitriptyline has higher anticholinergic properties. But my pharmacist feels that Doxepin must have helped me more with that. NOTE: Beware of combining amitriptyline with Detrol LA (for bladder urgency).
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: Taking it for migraine prevention and chronic pain and depression and sleep aid. Works great, went from 3 or more migraines a week to 3 in four weeks.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I was having migraines just about daily. Started taking amitriptyline at first 25mg, then 50mg, then 75mg daily. Effects: reduced the frequency and intensity of the migraines both by roughly 70%. Side effects: Full night sleeps. Major appetite gain (literally, a pathological obsession with food) and weight gain became out of control.
Reduced to 50 mg amitriptyline daily, managed to lose the 12 lb weight gained.
We kept it at 50mg with only moderate increase in appetite and complete night sleeps.
Doctor started me on beta-blocker Propanolol 30mg. No side effects.
So 50mg amitriptyline 30mg propanolol has resulted to completely stop of migraines (except for possibly a very stressful day which will provoke one).
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Interstitial Cystitis: I take amitriptyline 10mg at bedtime. I have been taking it for about 5 weeks now. It has made a big difference with my bladder and my mood. I am going to try and increase the dose as it doesn't help me sleep. I am overall very happy with the results of this medicine for my bladder. I have had Interstitial cystitis for 10 years.
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amitriptyline for Anxiety and Stress: Have previously been on this medication 6 years ago. In between have been on SSRI's and venlafaxine (the latter being a nightmare to withdraw from). Now after a year of medication free I'm back on amitriptyline at my request due to mega anxiety and stress issues (not my doctor's first choice), also currently taking Ramipril and diltiazem for high blood pressure - so far early days and am suffering the main side effect of tiredness but managed a 2.5 mile jog last night. It's early days and I am hoping this will work as well as it did in the past.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Insomnia: I used this for a year for insomnia, but once my sleep cycle got better they took me off of it. I am going to ask for it again as I have been reduced to 3 to 4 hours of sleep once more. I hope it works as well now as it did 20 years ago.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain: Elavil is also great for preventing migraines. If taken on a daily basis, you will experience less headaches. It is also great as a sleep medication and for nerve pain.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I started on a very low dose, like 2.5 or 5 mg, then 10mg, then 25 and now I'm on 50. I started seeing a definite decrease in my migraines at 25mg so my doctor doubled my dose, but nothing new after 3 weeks at 50mg. It's nice that this is an anti-depressant too, I feel happier since I've been on it. Haven't noticed any weight gain and I hope I don't ever. Anyway it seems to just block my usual triggers, they just don't bother me as much as they used to. I still get migraines once or twice a week, worse with heavy stress, but I have been amazed at how I can go out into the sunlight or exercise without immediately getting a migraine. Amazing.
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amitriptyline for Insomnia: I wasn't getting sleepy until 2 or 3 AM, so the doctor prescribed this. Most times it gets me to bed by 11:30, but if anything happens before I make it to bed, the effect wears off rather quickly. As a plus, she assured me they weren't habit forming.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: This helped my overall mood and I was able to get into a deeper more restful sleep at night. But it in any way have any effect on my migraines.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Fibromyalgia: This medicine did not help my fibromyalgia at all. I had Doctor after Doctor ask me to take it as I searched for answers and relief. I finally had to stand up for myself and refuse to take it because it has such a strong effect on me. I felt like a zombie each time I tried it. This is regardless of how small the dose was. The medicine did nothing to ease my pain or any of my other fibromyalgia symptoms.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Fibromyalgia: Started with 25mg in 1987, increased to 100mg recently. Overall not that much different than the others, gained a lot of weight as with Neurontin, but it did help sleep and mood issues.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Interstitial Cystitis: I take 25mg at bedtime for interstitial cystitis and it works great for me. It does take some time to get used to and it makes you tired but after a month or so I had no complaints.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I had migraines almost everyday for years. I finally couldn't take it anymore and went to see my Doctor. I was prescribed amitriptyline. I take 25mg at night and have not had a migraine since. It is a lifesaver. It did take me a few weeks to get over the drowsiness though and I did gain some weight. But it is so worth it to be able to function again.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: I had severe headaches every day (Imitrex didn't touch them). After starting this I became migraine free. It honestly felt like a miracle drug to me. I had to go off it to get pregnant and the migraines came right back. I am counting the days until I can go on it again for the relief from the headaches.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: My neurologist started me out on 10 mg of Elavil and within a couple of weeks I began taking 25 mg. It took about a month for it to take effect but until then I had a headache almost every single day. After that, nothing. So, yes, it was very effective for me. The only side effects that I noticed were increased appetite (very much so) and weight gain. I gained about 12-14 pounds within the 4.5 months that I was on Elavil. Normally this wouldn't be a problem. To be honest the added pounds was worth being pain free, but my wedding was in a few months and nothing besides going off the medication would stop the weight gain. Now I'm taking Topamax, which is doing the job but the side effects are way more drastic than Elavil.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I started Amitriptyline after 3 horrible months (on November 2007) of which I had no relief using the following medicines: Midrin, Naproxen, Flexoral, Lortabs, Imitrex, and anything I could find. I was taking at least 10 tylenols/day. Plenty of times I took to much and ended up with a stomach ache to top it off. Amitriptyline took effect right away, it's now May 09 and after slow increases I was recently put on 200mg. It works, in my case it does have some side effects. Dry mouth, and every now and then facial twitches. Now with the increase I'm experiencing more facial twitchs and some hand tremors as well. So far it's still worth it.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: Both my roommate and I are on amitriptyline for our migraines. We have both missed a dose a few times and have experienced the same side effects. We felt really anxious and felt like we had to be right next to someone. I felt extremely nervous like I was going to have a panic attack and I was perspiring a lot.
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amitriptyline for Pain: This medication really does help when it comes to my bladder pain. I however don't like how it is some what addicting. If I run out of this medication I get restless and I cannot sleep. Other than that it is well for pain.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Fibromyalgia: I have just started to use Elavil - this is my third day of taking this medication and I already feel a little better.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: Have been taking amitriptyline for 6 weeks for migraines/neck pain (nerve and muscle problems in my neck are migraine triggers). Was getting migraines 2-3 times a week; sometimes lasting 2 days. Worst migraines include vision changes and vomiting. Began at 10 mg, and had less neck pain, but still migraines (less intense than usual). Went to to 20 mg, but found it too sedating (lethargic all day). Back on 10mg, but am going off it because of side effects. It affects my sense of taste (doctor says it increases sense of smell). Strong-smelling foods repel me, and I crave/gobble carbohydrates. I've gained a pound a week (I was thin before). My ears ring, I get dizzy, libido is nil. Feel dead inside. Am weak when I exercise.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: This has been great for me. I've been on it for 2 weeks and in the last week I only had 3 headaches which went away with 2 Tylenol. I was having chronic daily headaches that wouldn't go away no matter what I took. I'm still a little sleepy during the day, but I know that will get better. I take 10mg at night.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I had a migraine one and half years ago, it last around 9 months, during which I was so sick and went to see the doctor several times. They could not help either, just gave me some painkillers. Fortunately it gradually cured itself, and last 1 year and half has headache free. Recently this ghost come back again. This time my family doctor first prescribed verapamil, which caused dizziness after 3rd day of administration. Then he give me amitriptyline, I took 10 mg of it and next day it's like a miracle, no headache.
I am so happy now.
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amitriptyline for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome: Does not have the constipation side effect of nortriptyline, which is a plus if you ask me. With the help of my physician, I have looked for a miracle and the answer came with a combo of amitriptyline-topamax. It is not the ultimate cure (I still get an episode here and there, but hey I can take being sick once a month or month and a half), but in the meantime, no vomiting, no migraine, no "can-someone-hand-me-that-screwdriver" if you know what I mean. It worked for me, hope it helps someone else.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: Noticed a difference within the first week. I missed one dose and took it the next morning (10mg) and ended up with a migraine that day. It has been 9 months with only that migraine.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: I was having daily morning migraines and my doctor prescribed Elavil 10mg to take at night as a preventative medication. It worked right away and I love it since it helps me sleep too. I am very happy with what Elavil has done for me.
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amitriptyline for Pain: I have been using amitriptyline for about 6 months. I have spinal arthritis and am in great pain daily. Some days pain is really bad. I now take 75mg at night time. Although pain is still there at least I know I'm going to have a good sleep. I do suffer from very dry mouth from this tablet and have also put on weight which again is a side effect. I feel this medicine has its uses but it didn't ease the pain for me.
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Vanatrip (amitriptyline) for Insomnia: It does help me fall asleep, and does a decent job of stopping me from tossing and turning all night, but I sleep about 10 hours a night and still feel tired.
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amitriptyline for Pain: I was in a car accident and have chronic pain. Amitriptyline takes the edge off. The side effects are dry mouth, confusion, dizziness, nausea and chronic lethargy to name a few. The one that put me off completely is risk of LIVER DAMAGE. My feet have been swelling for 3 weeks. For the last week my calves have been swelling as well.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I have had at least 18 migraines a month for sometime and have been on every medicine but did not work until now. I started taking Elavil 25mg a little over a month ago and I had two migraines the first week for which I used Fioricet because it really works. But after that so far I have not had any migraines. It's been awesome and my family love it because I am not constantly asking for everyone to be quite and run to a dark room. I use it a night because it does help me sleep, but has been a wonder drug for me so far.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) : I used to get migraines 3-5 times a week, one of which would usually be severe.
Elavil reduced my migraine frequency to about once a week (if that!). The migraines I get now are extremely mild.
I would highly recommend this medication for migraine prevention.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: I used to get migraines 3-5 times a week, one of which was usually severe.
Elavil reduced my migraine frequency to about once a week (if that!) The migraines I get now are extremely mild.
I would highly recommend this medication for migraine prevention
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amitriptyline for Anxiety and Stress: I have been taking this drug for about 3 months now. At first the drug seemed to work - I could sleep! Then like everything else once my body got used to it, it stopped working. Now I'm up till 3am in the morning and having to get up at six for work sometimes. So I have tried to be strong and make myself work extra hard during the day to sleep better at night. Has it worked? NO but I am still pushing on.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I've recently been diagnosed with chronic migraines and was prescribed to take half of a 25mg dose at night. It hasn't helped me that much. I still get the migraines and some acute headaches.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I have been using 15mg of amirol at night for about a month now but am still feeling the side effects of tiredness every afternoon. Though with the migraines it has worked wonders and I have gone from having them once or twice a week lasting for at least 24 hours each time to having only one every two days, since starting the medication. What a lifestlye change it has made. I had got to the point where I was to scared to go out during the day as light and sun seemed to trigger them. Now I hope they will continue to work as it has been an absolute God-send.
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amitriptyline for Insomnia: I have taken amitriptyline for more than five years for insomnia. Though it does not seem to bring on quick sleep, once asleep I am able to sleep well for more than six hours. That is close to a miracle for me.
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I HAVE BEEN SICK WITH CYCLICAL VOMITING DISEASE FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS, LOOSING 10 POUNDS ABOUT EVERY 8 OR 9 MONTHS AND BEING NAUSEOUS FROM 1 WEEK TO 1 MONTH AT A TIME. SINCE I'VE BEEN ON AMITRIPTYLINE I HAVE NOT BEEN SICK ANY MORE. I DO EAT MORE AND HAVE GAINED WEIGHT BUT NOT BEING NAUSEOUS ANYMORE IS WONDERFUL. I ACTUALLY WAS CONSIDERED ANOREXIC FOR A WHILE BECAUSE I WAS SO SKINNY AND COULDN'T EAT. THANK YOU DOCTORS.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Burning Mouth Syndrome: I was very sceptical that an anti-depressant would help with my persistent burning mouth syndrome. My symptoms were severe, burning tongue, roof of the mouth, and throat. After many tests and no results, my doctor suggested amitriptyline. It worked almost immediately, and after two weeks, almost all the pain is gone.
The side effects are minimal, dry mouth and disturbed dreams which seem to have diminished after a month or so. It's worth it for me.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I BEGAN TAKING ELAVIL FOR MIGRAINES IN THE SUMMER OF 2007. I HAVE HAD MAYBE 1 OR 2 MIGRAINES IN A YEAR AND A HALFS TIME. BEFORE I HAD THEM 3 TO 4 DAYS A WEEK. I TAKE 50MG OF ELAVIL AT BEDTIME. IT HAS WORKED WONDERS AND IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN TAKING MIGRAINE MEDICINE. MY ONLY TROUBLESOME SIDE EFFECT IS THAT IT HAS GREATLY INCREASED MY APPETITE.
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amitriptyline for Anxiety and Stress: I have found this medication very good for my stress levels and makes me very relaxed. I do seem to sweat alot and my mouth becomes dry and sometimes I have vivid dreams. I take 40mg a night.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: I'm a 16 year old girl. I have been on tons of medicines for migrane pevention and nothing seemed to help. One day ended up in the E.R. and missed much school. When I started on Elavil 10mg seemed to do not do much but when my dose was increased to 30 mg I tend to have less frequent (2-3) migranes a week. My migraines are less intense and I'm able to do my studies. The dry mouth is much less when I chew gum but I tend to be tired all the time. This medication has worked the best for me, although not perfect.
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amitriptyline for Pain: I have been using amytriptyline for about 8 weeks now for chronic pain in my elbow following an injury. I started at just 10mg a night and after each 4 day period increased it by 10mg until I reached 30mg. This was on Amitrip-10. As my body adjusted the pain would return. I was suffering from dry mouth, morning drowsiness until about 10.30am and certain level of confusion. I eventually had to increase to 40mg and was doing really well - pain free for the first time in 2 years. Then the funding agency Pharmac changed the supplier and my next prescription was Amirol. I had to almost double the strength for effective relief, in spite of the claimed same dosage. So be careful if you change brands.
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amitriptyline for Anxiety and Stress: It is a great drug. I was having really bad freak outs everyday and now im doing fine.
However, it does make you tired.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: After trying every sort of medication for migraines, my doctor prescribed amitriptyline. My headaches were gone the very next morning, and they have been gone ever since. Yes, I was groggy for about two mornings upon waking up, but that went away quickly. I take amitriptyline at night and do not experience any fatigue at all the next day. Thank you for this medication.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: I had epilepsy surgery last year and I have suffered with headaches ever since. After over a year of trying different remedies my doctor prescribed Elavil. I was so tired of having headaches everyday that I was willing to try anything. I take one 25mg tablet at bedtime and my headaches have gone away. It's like I never had them. Elavil has been a blessing to me.
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amitriptyline for Depression: This drug has been the best drug for me. It helps me with staying calm also helps me get to sleep better. They do say it can make you sleepy well it doesn't have this effect on me.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: I have had migraines my entire adult life. When I got the most recent pain, the doctors were quick to call it a migraine. I felt like my head would explode, and I had none of the other side effects attributed to migraines. My doctor instead now calls it "severe head pain". I had it every other day for about a month. I actually called "911" at one point because I thought I was dying the pain was so horrible. When I was first given elavil I was skeptical since it was touted as an "anit-depressant". I took it, and the first three days I actually had to take naps because it made me so sleepy. On the fourth day I realized that although I still felt a little sleepy, I was now officially four days head pain free. It has been a Godsend.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: You are extremely tired in the beginning but it goes away and you are back to your normal routine. I take 20mg at night and am and headache and migraine free. Its great.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: No more migraines since I've been taking Elavil. I use only 12.5 mg per day, taken at night. Have tried millions of other medicines. This is the best. First few weeks you will be very tired, it goes away then all will finally be normal with no more head throbbing. Coctail with 10 mg Lexapro. 1 and 1/2 years of no migraines.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: Have been using it to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia, 10 mg at night, and it works great for keeping the pain away at night and to get a good nights sleep.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain: Have been using it to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia, 10 mg at night, and it works great for keeping the pain away at night and to get a good nights sleep.
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amitriptyline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: I have taken amitriptyline for 3 months for IBS. I take 20mg at night and 10mg in morning. I cannot believe how well I feel. I put a little weight on but can now make arrangements to go out and not have to cancel due to the IBS.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: I have been taking Elavil for several weeks now and the only side effect I have had is the dry mouth. I would rather deal with that than the migraines which I must say have been dormant for weeks now and I am so happy.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Depression: I was on Elavil for many years to help ward off migraines and it did great. Then my neurosurgeon prescribed ultram and I had a tachycardia incident. I am very sad that I can not be on Elavil. I used to take 10mg at bedtime and it was helpful.
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I had chronic pain in my abdomen for whatever reason is still not diagnosed, but I can sleep well again without the pain. It still comes and goes but is no where near as bad as it was. I have had weight gain and some thirsty days, but I would rather deal with side effects than the chronic pain.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Migraine Prevention: During the first two weeks the fatigue was pretty bad (even though I only took it at night). The dry-mouth condition seems to be ongoing, but the migraines are completely gone! Three weeks migraine free so far!!
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amitriptyline for Pain: I have Fibromyalgia which causes me a great deal of pain. I have tried many pain medications including vicodin. I currently take amitriptyline with Carisoprodol and Tylenol w/ Codeine #3. Amitriptyline has helped me so much and really does a great job of getting rid of the pain.
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amitriptyline for Depression: i have been on this drug for two years, it has changed my life. i had depression with severe insomnia and mood swings, i now sleep well and feel i have a new lease of life. i didn't realise how bad i had been before going on this drug
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Insomnia: I was prescribed Elavil to help me sleep. I use to toss and turn and think about the day, the next day, and the day after. I take this medication and I am asleep within 20 minutes. I sleep all night without waking up. I also take it to get a complete night sleep to refresh my body to fight the next day with fibromyalgia.
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amitriptyline for Pain: I have only been on amitriptyline for about 6 weeks for chronic pain in arms and hands due to nerve damage. So far so good. I am able to sleep at night and am pain free during the day. I take 50mg before bed and 25mg twice a day. For the first time in five years I actually sleep at night!
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain: I started on 75mg at night for fibromyalgia about 3 weeks ago. I've gone from constant, excruciating pain, to almost none. So far so good though & no weird food cravings at all.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Depression: This medication not only helped my mood to pull me out of my depression but it also decreased my migraines which could last for several days at a time.
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: Since my diagnosis of acute bipolar disorder I've been getting severe migraines almost constantly, or if there was a short respite, it lasted only hours. I was put on a self-titrating dose of amitripyline by my GP and at around 50-60mg daily I was getting no migraines. However, I found that several weeks after finding my 'correct' dose, I was finding myself in constant anhedonia and ennui. I'm now off the amitriptyline, and my migraines have returned, but my mood is back to normal.
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain: I have cronic pain due to neck and head pain. I have been taking elavil for 5 years 75mg a night. It doesn't help with the pain but I am able to sleep past the pain. If you have issues sleeping for what ever reason give it a try. I can sleep most of the night and I do not have a hang over the next morning.
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amitriptyline for Pain: I use amitriptyline tablets to help me sleep I have had a operation on my back (disc fusion and discectomy) which has left me in severe pain. I found it impossible to sleep due to the pain. I take 3 50mg 4 hours before bedtime, it usually works within 3 hours,it guantees me a really good nights sleep usually 8 hours. Some nights I will wake up in agony after a few hours which I control with morphine, I go straight back to sleep though. certainly helps me
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amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention: I suffered Chronic Migraines through my 20's and most of my 30's. I took injections for the pain with no help. One day I went to an Emergicare Clinic with one of my migraines(which would last days) and he did give me the injection for immediate relief, but then told me about Amitriptyline. It took about 3 weeks for me to feel that this drug actually controlled my migraines, and helped me to sleep. I am now 51 and I have not had a migraine is 10 years. Thank you...
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain: This stuff works soooo good. I have IBS and I take 10 mg a night and it works wonders. I don't have pain in my stomach all day long anymore and I have harder bowel movements compared to before I started taking the amitriptyline. I also have bipolar disorder and it helps with my stress levels and keeps me calm. I love this medicine without it I would be lost!
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Endep (amitriptyline) for Depression: Hello, I have only just started using Endep after the sudden onset of a severe depression. I found that it has helped me a great deal. The only side effects that I've had up to this point are a gain in weight (as I wasn't eating properly when depressed) and at night, I'll wake from sleep covered in perspiration - though only from the chest up. I'm hoping with couselling I'll be able to stop taking this medication asap, but it has been a great help. Thanks:)
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Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain: This helps me and my pain from Fybromyalgia. I take Elavil 75mg. Originaly was taking it for anxiety, it works well for that too.
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Endep (amitriptyline) for Pain: I have been taking Endep for about 20 yrs. for pain and to help me sleep. I have seen many specialists and gp's over the years and none of them warned me about chronic peridontal disease because of dry mouth. I was on 50mg per day. I had to have three teeth removed. I am now on 25mg. I have many health problems, apparently due to a sero-negative autoimmune disease. I am also having symptoms of headaches, vertigo, dizziness, balance problems, etc.
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