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Reviews for amitriptyline systemic to treat Insomnia
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amitriptyline: 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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amitriptyline: 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): 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): 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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amitriptyline: 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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Vanatrip (amitriptyline): 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: 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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Elavil (amitriptyline): 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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