Amitriptyline for Insomnia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Zee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2019

"I suffered for 6 plus years with broken sleep, waking up ever 2 half hours. Now I am on amitriptyline and they get me asleep and I stay asleep - absolutely love these tablets . 8-9 hrs ever night now ...10/10"

• Feefee
• May 18, 2016

Elavil (amitriptyline) "I have had insomia for months. Dr started me on Elavil 10mg for sleep, within a half hour I'm a sleep. I have not slept this good in a long time. I am not a zombie either in the mornings. I feel very good when I awake. Best thing."

• Bassy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2019

"I took 50 mg amitriptyline and slept. The next night the same but took ages getting off to sleep then awake every 2 hrs. Had terrible anxiety and panic attacks all day. I am so fed up...all I want is a good night's sleep as I'm in pain in the day. Anyone felt like this"

• Nickn...
• November 25, 2015

"I got prescribed with one 10mg tablet of amitriptyline to take everynight towards 9PM, though as it is non-addictive, my Doctor said I could play around with taking 2-3 tablets if I'm stressed -- I have however found one to be largely sufficient, at least for me. Saying it's has been a wonder drug for me would be an understatement: I will take it and within 30 minutes to 2 hours, I will drift off into a deep, albeit pleasant sleep, but it gets better: I do not feel groggy when waking and wake up naturally at a time that's convenient for me. I have never been more productive in my whole life. You might get some unusual sensations in your head the first few days, but they aren't bothersome in the slightest."

• Abbyt
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2016

"No medicine has ever worked for my insomnia besides this one. It keeps my mind from racing, and keeps my emotions steady so I'm able to fall to sleep with no problems. I usually take it an hour before bedtime and then lay down, read a little bit until I'm feeling tired enough, and just close me eyes. Before this medicine I couldn't tell you the last time that I was able to fall asleep without remembering but now I don't remember falling asleep and have to worry about hours of tossing and turning. Highly recommend."

• saved...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2014

"This not only cured my chronic insomnia but it cured me of my night time anxiety and panics as well as daytime anxiety. I take 50mg at bedtime. You do not feel drowsy yet you fall asleep immediately and if you wake up at night you fall back asleep rather easily, my life has changed! I tried Celexa and mirtazipine but my system could not tolerate it. Mirtazipine would give me a dreamless sleep."

• Faffa
• December 13, 2015

"I've been taking 50mg for 5 yrs and its brilliant. It takes about two hrs to start taking effect and then I drift off easily to a deep sleep. I was given this for insomnia. I have had no side effects at all and my emotional state is normal. I cry at a sad movie and laugh at a funny one. This tablet has literally changed my life for the better."

• SJBKL
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 31, 2014

"I had steadily got worse over a matter of years with sleeping to the point where I had three days with no sleep, even sleeping pills would not knock me out. I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia and things got worse. I now take amitriptyline 50mg before bed and two tablets during the day of Lyrica 25mg each tablet. To begin with it didn't seem to be working and I was so thirsty and extremely tired but that gets totally better after a few weeks. My anxiety has disappeared and my sleeping is 99%/100% better. I would recommend these two tablets without a doubt. They have saved me."

• KAT
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 28, 2013

Elavil (amitriptyline) "I have really, really bad insomnia. I'm up for 3 -4 days straight and after my doctor prescribed me a combination of zopiclone and amitriptyline I'm able to sleep 4-5 hours but your body can become tolerant after a while meaning you may have to increase your dosage. I've had to do this but what I've started to do is try to keep really busy throughout the day and IF needed at night I'll take a smaller dose than prescribed to me or try to go a few days without it then take my regular dose. "

• smack
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 6, 2019

Elavil (amitriptyline) "Amitriptyline has been a godsend for my insomnia. I get a really good sleep eight nights out of 10 with this medication. Started with 10 mg and moved up to 50 mg. It gives me a hangover during much of the next day and I always have to take a nap in the late afternoon but without it I can't sleep at all."

• sak
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2019

"I'm underweight and sensitive to meds. So neurologist prescribed 5mg for multiple ailments including insomnia, anxiety, neck and back pain, hormonal headaches, and now newly diagnosed with Primary Cough Headaches. I've only been on it for a week now. I feel like the combo with klonopin with help me to fall asleep, but I toss and turn with restless dreams all night. Hasn't worked at all for my headaches. I seem to have increased energy during the day, but started becoming angry and irritable around my family. Not sure how long I will give this drug a chance. (still better than any SSRI that I ever tried)"

• Sandi...
• January 14, 2014

"I have suffered from migraines most of my life and tried many preventive meds that did not work.I had to get a new doctor and he started me on Elavil 50 mg at bedtime.Not only did it cut down on the frequency and severity of the headaches now I sleep like a baby and that has cut now 100% on morning migraines.It is a God send."

• Nickers
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2018

Endep (amitriptyline) "I started taking Endep 10 for insomnia from menopause, this was too weak and no effect so after a week my Doctor upped to Endep 25. This works really well for me and most nights I sleep far more soundly and if I wake up fall back to sleep pretty quickly. Some days I wake up a little bit lethargic and slow to get out of bed but once I'm up I am my usual motivated self. This has worked well for me and I feel heaps better than when I was taking sleeping pills."

• captain...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2015

"I am in my late 60's. I have been having awful nights for about a year now, waking frequently with vivid and disturbing dreams that stay with me all day. Doctor prescribed 10mg of Amitriptyline and after just two nights the difference is unbelievable. Last night I slept dreamlessly (well I wasn't aware of any) for 10 hours, only waking once for the toilet. I feel fine today, although a bit "dopey" for the first hour. Only time will tell if this will last. Does anyone know if it is a drug that can develop dependency and increasing doses?"

• Thans...
• January 8, 2019

"I've been on this drug for a few months now and I have finally been able to get some sleep. I started this drug in September, thanks to the recommendation of my neurologist, and it is now January and I am sleeping between 6-8 hours a night. I had tried other drugs, including Ambien, Sertraline, Trazodone, Adovan, and OTC, but once my insomnia was in full swing none of these proved effective for me. Although this drug is not perfect - in the beginning I had some dizziness and drowsiness in the morning that at times could last throughout the day - I will say it was a complete game-changer for the insomnia and I could wake up once during the night, go to the bathroom, and within a few minutes I would fall back asleep. Eventually the side effects wore off, but thankfully not the effectiveness of the drug."

• Theg
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2016

Endep (amitriptyline) "Been on endep 10mg for 4 weeks .for insomnia. Although it helps me sleep the longer I take it the dopier I get during day. Feel like I am permanently sedated. Like my brain is shrinking and my head is full of cotton wool all day. No motivation to do anything.."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2014

"I have tried numerous sleep aids, from natural, over the counter, to prescribed, and this one by far works the best for me. I was prescribed 25mg to take at bed. It does help me fall asleep a little faster, because it helps my brain "shut off", and it definitely helps me sleep better. I still wake up through out the night, but not as much, and falling back asleep is a lot easier. It does make me feel slightly groggy in the morning, and I am having slight dry mouth. The benefit outweighs the side effects for sure. I've tried Trazodone, and that didn't help at all, and experienced the rare side effect of painful erection...that was awful."

• Lessi...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 10, 2019

"I have to take two 150mg amitript in order for me to sleep. And I sleep very well now. But even though I suppose to only take one 150mg a day I have to take two because my body had gotten tolerant to it and 1 was not working anymore. And FYI I have been on this particular medication for 5yrs now!"

• Renee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2015

"I had a very hard time sleeping. Most of the time I would stay up till 5 or 6 in the morning. I tried this pill and oh boy did it work. I love the feeling of being sleepy when I take these because I don't really know what that feels like anymore since I can never sleep. I am only on 20mg but I vary from 20mg to 40mg. I do not feel like they are addictive but I do enjoy how they put me right to sleep. They are great pills if you have trouble sleeping."

• Nanat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 28, 2018

"Hadn't really slept for 7 yrs prior to being prescribed this med...originally took 50mg but within a month that went up to 100mg and have stayed on that dose for 7ish yrs with super results. In the very beginning I was sluggish in the morning but that quickly went away. I see the fact that it is also an antidepressant as just a bonus. I highly recommend you try this med but give your body a few months to settle before you decide if it is right for you. I can easily sleep for 9 hrs a night and if I do happen to wake in the middle I fall right back to sleep...sweet dreams!!"

• Paul
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2019

"Many sleepless nights due to chronic pain are solved with 50mg amytriptyline and 100 mg slow release Tramadol. After living 30 years with a Laminectomy -4 Vertabrae - Discetomy- 1---- 2 Broken Vertabrae-Arthritis crept in. In the last 10 years . Bi-Lateral Shoulder Re Constructions- Bi- Lateral HIPS & Knees- Replacements - and severe Arthritis. I was unable to Sleep 3 hr uninterrupted - Subsequent- Depression. Sleep Aponea, combined with a CPap machine, full face mask. 50 mg Amytriptyline and 100 mg slow release Tramadol have changed my Life DRAMATICALLY. Now Sleep 7 hours - only wake to go to toilet- and can return to sleep for as long as necessary. The side effect is groggy for a few hours -- which soon will reduce dose. Energy has returned and motivated to a Positive Future -- Amazing benefit after 6 months."

• Old...
• February 2, 2017

"I didn't have problems falling asleep, I just woke up every hour throughout the night. My Doctor noticed and recommended Amitriptyline. What a great drug. It doesn't make me sleepy, but it really helps me sleep through the night. It's not perfect, but like many folks, the stress of the day, just wouldn't stop bugging me when I was trying to sleep. I've been taking it for about three years now. I take two -10mg pills each night and really appreciate the better sleep I get. Occasionally I forget, and find myself up at midnight, 1am, 2am 3am, 4am ... It's not a great way to sleep. I haven't noticed any side effects. It doesn't make me groggy in the morning, though my Doctor said it might. It's also inexpensive and generic."

• never...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 24, 2015

"I'm on 200mg and it has completely cured my insomnia and helped my chronic back pain. Non addictive and regardless of other posts, you do not build tolerance to this drug. I can't understand doctors who prescribe addictive, dangerous sleeping drugs over this!"

• Gem
• October 30, 2018

"I've been a severe insomniac since I was about 11, being awake for days and then barely sleeping when I could sleep. Severe night terrors and PTSD didn't help matters. Diagnosed with PTSD, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, acid reflux disease, and hiatal hernia when I was 21; I personally believe it's to do with the fact that I spent 10 years getting zero to maybe 2 or 3 hours of restless sleep a night. I started Amitriptyline at 21 and have been taking it almost every night since, I'm 37. This med saved my life. I would be up for so long that I would start hallucinating and would randomly pass out or fall for no apparent reason, and the pain from my illnesses was becoming uncontrollable. I still have trouble shutting down to sleep sometimes and when the med stops working it's a nightmare all over again, but I swear by this medication. I've tried everything and nothing has ever worked except this. The 5 plus hours a night I get now has made it WORTH IT! No side effects for me."

• Colacat
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2017

"I don't remember since when I stated to have insomnia , usually it takes me 2+ hours to fall asleep , and I always wake up a few times at night . I tried to do excercies to make myself tired , still no improvement on my sleeping . Things even got worse recently , I went to my doctor and he put me on Amitriptyline 10mg . Omg , it work so well , the first day I took , I had slept like 10hours (was at weekend ) . I am on my third week with Amitriptyline, my doctor prescribed me only for a month , I don't know if I can sleep well without it after a month . But this medicine makes me very calm and happy everyday because I can sleep well and wake up every morning refreshed ."