Amitriptyline User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Fruga...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 30, 2014

Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain "This was prescribe to me years ago in the late 1980's for pain, insomnia and stress. It was a blessing for me being able to sleep, no more pain and stress diminished. I slowly stopped taking it after being on it for three years with no problems after that. I was going through a lot of stress in my life, deaths, empty nest, break ups, job changes, etc."

• LLTLL...
• September 20, 2011

Elavil (amitriptyline) for Depression "I just got my prescription filled for the 3rd time and wanted to write a review to help others. I was so scared to take this after having a bad experience with Zoloft. I remember coming here and reading all the reviews and still didn't take the medicines prescribed until a month later. The first two weeks I was so tired and had extreme dry mouth. I thought I would have to quit because I was so tired and couldn't work. I had two weeks off between Christmas and the New Year and decided to stick with it. I'm so glad I did. I feel like myself again and with zero side effects now except for when I don't take it for a few days. If I ever do come off, I will ween slowly. I was also so scared to gain weight which, thankfully, didn't happen. Love it!"

• Merth
• January 9, 2020

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "After years of suffering from IBS-D, trying multiple prescriptions, diets, over the counter meds, etc., I heard about the use of antidepressants to treat it. My GP prescribed Zoloft but after reading about side effects and personal accounts from other IBS-D sufferers, I decided the risk outweighed the reward. Continued doing research and came across posts about amitriptyline. Sounded promising, side effects of constipation/sleepiness were very appealing. I've also been dealing with intermittent sleep anxiety and insomnia. GI doc agreed to prescribe amitriptyline. Starting dose was 10mg/night. Didn't notice any change or side effects or improvement. Bumped it up to 20mg and definitely noticed a difference. BMs were improving, anxiety and stress levels were way down, sleeping great. Started to feel like my old self again. Been taking 25mg since Nov 2019 and have had 0 negative side effects. Highly recommend this drug amitriptyine to those suffering from IBS-D whose main trigger is anxiety."

• Yorks...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

For Pain "I started taking amitriptyline 10mg on 1st Jan 2019, initially I slept 12 hours a night had weird dreams and was groggy and a little dizzy, this passed though after a couple of months. I have now been on it 4 months and still sleeping well, it helps with pain and has helped with menopause and watery eyes too. Initially I put on about 8lbs but now I am losing it again as feel so much better and have lots of energy. My only regret is I didn’t start taking it 10 years ago. My advice persevere as you get used to it and it will help."

• Lush...
• February 8, 2017

For Pain "After 16 years of back pain I've had every medication and treatment possible - even holistic and NOTHING has worked. I am three weeks into taking 20mg of this and already feel blessed! Pain almost gone, head feels happier and feel positive I can get back to keeping fit at last! Amen to Amitriptyline !"

• Anonymous
• February 29, 2012

Elavil (amitriptyline) for Pain "I use Elavil for fibromyalgia, and it has worked wonders for my sleep issues. My overall quality of life has dramatically increased simply because I am able to get the sleep I so needed, and it's helping with depression/anxiety. It works better than Ambien. My dose now is only 50 mg, so glad I tried this medicine. I am very scared of antidepressants due to a horrible reaction from Cymbalta, but Elavil is an older medication, and its chemical makeup is different than most of the newer SSRIs. I went from sleeping on average of 4 to 5 hours a night; now I can sleep 10 without ever waking up—literally something I haven't been able to do in 5 years. This medicine is the best medicine for me, and I've tried everything out there as I have had Fibro for 8 years."

• Mike...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2014

For Pain "I have suffered with excruciating pain in my toes for 3 years almost, suicidal pain was so bad, codeine had no effect, a new Doctor put me on 10mg of Amitriptyline, wow, what a result no pain and I am sleeping and feeling much better"

• Scooter
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 10, 2019

Elavil (amitriptyline) for Insomnia "I was originally prescribed Elavil for a chronic cough, and it was amazing. Within about one hour after taking the first 10 mg tablet my cough was gone. I have, just like my grandfather and my mother, always suffered from insomnia. My Doctor mentioned that it was also a really good medicine for insomnia. I had been taking 75 mg of Benadryl for many years to help me sleep. I was able to completely stop taking benadryl and the Elavil has cured my insomnia too. I have not suffered any side effects at all."

• Vic
• May 1, 2020

For Insomnia "Hi! I'm 57, healthy fit male. I struggle with insomnia and have since 2010. It got really bad, wouldn’t sleep consistently for 3-5 days at a time. On the 4th-5th day I’d fall asleep .. sleep for 6-7 hours and then do it all over again. My doc gave me Amitriptyline, 10 mgs. I sleep like a baby! And the dreams are incredible. However, at the 4th day mark I start feeling very achy, a bit depressed, and mentally groggy. I don’t “wake up” mentally until 1-2 pm the following day. (So, I just use it 2-3x week.) So, of the prescribed sleep drugs I’ve been given I do like Amitriptyline... it does help me sleep and the dreams are unreal! It’s like I’m in a wild, crazy, adventure movie every night! But, even at a very low dose it causes me to feel a bit depressed, groggy, brain fog, and achy. Oh, almost forgot. It increases my libido a wee bit (hence the wild dreams!) ;-) So, I use it sparingly .. 2-3x a week. Say hi! Share your thots. "

• Kay
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2018

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I've had ibs d, endometriosis and chronic pain for fifteen years. I went on amitriptyline after reading this message board, with the deepest desperation but also complete disbelief that it would help me also. Three months on and I hardly have any pain, maybe once in the last month (I used to have chronic pain every day). I can't believe it. It's a miracle, my life is changed, I can live. I don't know why no doctors ever suggested it all the times I went to my GP crying in pain, it was never mentioned, I just stumbled on this message board when researching. It's also really helped my diarrhoea, basically disappeared compared with having to take an Imodium every other day and buscopan all the time. Thank you for everyone who commented on here before me and helped me on my journey to a pain free life :). You saved my life."

• bootc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2017

For Pain "So you live in horrible pain and I was since 1988. Since 1988! 29 years of agony. Endless worthless 'specialists'. I cannot tell you this unless the 'broken neck' ( as I call it, that's how it felt). I need you to understand how it was. I would have chose cancer over this endless pain. I read about aimtrip for pain. I said let's try amitriptyline. Quietly and without fanfare, this drug came to me. My pain is completely gone. If you have endless pain, ask your doctor to give you this drug."

• Manic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2014

Elavil (amitriptyline) for Insomnia "Amitriptyline has helped my insomnia by a ten fold. I have issues staying asleep due to my fibromyalgia and anxiety. I sleep all night for once. Unfortunately it has side effects: - No Appetite - Impotence - Daytime Drowsiness - Constipation"

• Nick
• January 19, 2014

For Insomnia "I have been suffering with sleepless nights for over 8 years. Nothing seemed to work. Since I have been prescribed a small dosage of amitryptiline my sleep has very much improved. I fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I actually look forward to going to bed now."

• Sam
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

Elavil (amitriptyline) for Insomnia "This is a terrible drug. Took Elavil 25g as was prescribed arthritis pain which would also help with insomnia. Put me in a hazy not a full sleep with vivid scary nightmares which were very disturbing and terrifying. My heart was pounding loudly in my chest, sweating, unable to feel anything, felt totally spaced out until six the following evening. Shaky, nervous and very anxious. Could not safely drive as I felt drunk. Take my advise keep away from this drug it’s scary and frightening."

• Bets
• September 23, 2019

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I take amitripyline 30 to 35 mg for IBS- C since being diagnosed 10 yrs ago. Truely a miracle drug for me. The pain, nausea and bloating was unbearable and ruining my life. Amitripyline took care of it all! Took about 4 to 6 weeks for full effect and felt pretty spacey and almost like a drunken state until my body adjusted. But was well worth it and would highly recommend . I take at bedtime and drowsiness not an issue. Dry mouth is tolerable. Wish more drs would prescribe for IBS and start patients on sooner to decrease patients suffering."

• PedroSG
• May 22, 2017

For Migraine Prevention "Hi, I am sharing my opinion with maximum respect to all readers and based only on my own experience. I've had migraine almost all my life. I am 44. My migraine was 50% pain and 50% mood change (which was terrible or even worse than the pain). This has been deeply affecting my quality of life, my relations (mood changes) and also at work. The last neurologist I visited put me on Amitriptyline 25mg. The medicine helped a bit reducing the frequency of the migraines. However migraines came back and the last attack lasted for 3 weeks. He changed the dose to 50 mg. I am now 71 days without migraine and still counting. I am a new person and I wish my comment may help others."

• Meechie
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 14, 2012

Elavil (amitriptyline) for Anxiety and Stress "I have been taking Elavil for over 5 years now and I must say it has changed my whole outlook completely. I was diagnosed as bi-polar, depressed and an insomniac. This medication has improved all three of my conditions."

• Lee
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 24, 2019

For Anxiety and Stress "I've been taking these meds for over a year and it has done wonders for me. I've tried other medications for anxiety and depression but none of them worked and most just made my depression worse and did nothing for my anxiety so I stopped trying meds for that for a while. My doctor originally prescribed amitriptyline for insomnia but was hopeful it'd help with anxiety too. I have never slept better in my life and it's reduced my anxiety a miraculous amount. The first few days taking it made me feel awful and I was out of it the whole time but after that it only got better. I tried going off it after a year but the anxiety was unbearable and I got little to no sleep so I'm back on it. Only side effect is that my heartbeat is faster than normal, especially at night but not to a degree where it's unbearable."

• Calam...
• September 22, 2015

For Depression "i have suffered for many, many years with major depressive disorder among others I have tried way too many different drugs to alleviate my symptoms. While most meds helped to some degree it was rather like putting a bandaid on a hemorrhaging aorta. Since I have started on only 25 mg of amitriptyline my life has turned around. I feel like my old self. I never dreamed i would have the opportunity to feel so "normal". The years were flying by and I thought my lot in life was to get by with my bandaid firmly affixed. Now I am strong emotionally and whatever has come down the pike has not paralyzed my being. I am thrilled and grateful that my Psych let me try this. At 69 (and a half) i truly have a new lease on the rest of my life. "

• Sissy...
• October 19, 2014

For Pain "I have had severe pain in my stomach for the last 5-6 years. Sometimes the pain was so bad I could not even move in my own bed. I started this medication after I was told that I have a nerve disorder. I am so pleased to say I have not felt any pain in over 7 days! Not only am I not in pain but I am sleeping so much better! I can also wake up easier and I feel less stressed. This medicine is amazing and it has saved me from more years of pain!"

• Foges
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2013

Endep (amitriptyline) for Pain "10mg used to provide a pain free nights sleep. I have a pinched sciatic nerve. After cortizone injection under general anesthetic I experienced cramps that disturbed my sleep. This medicine is now giving me a good nights sleep and I wake refreshed in the morning."

• Much...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2013

For Insomnia "I've only been on Elavil for a couple weeks at 10mg but I have to say it has been a VERY positive experience thus far. I have been in a bad loop by not sleeping well and then my days were going downhill as well. Now if I do wake up in the middle of the night I seem to be able to just roll over and get back to sleep. This versus waking up in full panic mode and then laying there with my heart and mind racing. I'm optimistic it will continue to work. I'm a 51 year old male."

• CKB
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I am 24 years old, and I started seeing immediate improvement in my migraine symptoms on a dose of 10mg of amitriptyline. Just on 10mg my daily pain was reduced, and I found myself reaching for OTC pain killers only every 3rd day or so instead of daily. It gave me clarity if mind, and I was able to process where I was feeling my pain more precisely, which was very valuable information for my doctor. Before taking this drug, my head pain was so bad I was unable to clarify where I was feeling it. I could not process it at all. I have since been bumped up to 20mg daily, and I things have improved even further. I am able to spend afternoons and evenings with friends and family without reaching for pain killers. I am not as afraid of committing to plans in fear of an inevitable migraine. Being pain free in this regard is something I haven't felt in over a decade. I feel hope for the future knowing I don't have to spend my days in fear of pain. Truly incredible and life changing."

• kelly...
• April 14, 2015

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I have been taking amitriptyline for 3 months now - I take 10mg morning and night due to how severe my irritable bowel syndrome is. I can eat everything now and have no side effects - I used to have diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps & bad gas every time I ate gluten, dairy, spicy foods, onion, garlic and coffee (I've suffered from IBS for 8 years) This medicine has changed my life."

• Snake
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 6, 2020

For Interstitial Cystitis "I’ve been on this medication for 11 years. It has literally saved me! I no longer have panic attacks, and (fingers crossed) it has stopped my Interstitial Cystitis (IC) flare ups. I couldn’t function from my IC the pain was absolutely miserable. I take Amitriptyline at night 30 minutes before bed. The timing of when you take this medicine is important. I accidentally took it one morning and couldn’t function. You HAVE to take it at night only. I only take 25 mgs. I’ve been on the same milligrams since day one. I’ve not had one panic attack since I started this medicine 11 years ago. I couldn’t go without it because it’s changed my life so much for the good. I wish everyone the best of luck with their health and happiness."