User Reviews for Amitriptyline
Also known as: Elavil, Endep, Vanatrip
The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
Learn more about Amitriptyline.
Ratings Summary
User Ratings
| 10 |
| 17% | (1) |
| 9 |
| 84% | (5) |
| 8 |
| 0% | (0) |
| 7 |
| 0% | (0) |
| 6 |
| 0% | (0) |
| 5 |
| 0% | (0) |
| 4 |
| 0% | (0) |
| 3 |
| 0% | (0) |
| 2 |
| 0% | (0) |
| 1 |
| 0% | (0) |
Key Statistics
9.2/10 Average Rating
6 Ratings with 5 User Reviews
Compare all 95 medications used in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Reviews for Amitriptyline to treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome
| Review by ja20: |
User Rating: |
|
9.0
|
amitriptyline: 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.
|
| June 28, 2008 2:06 PM |
| Review by Linley10: |
User Rating: |
|
9.0
|
amitriptyline: I had terrible IBS until I was put on Amitriptyline - it has made an amazing difference, it is easy to take, with no side effects apart from putting on a few pounds (I am now holding onto food long enough for my body to absorb the nutrients now I think!). I have not felt so good in a long time.
|
| November 29, 2009 2:29 AM |
| Review by Anonymous: |
User Rating: |
|
9.0
|
amitriptyline: I started with a low dose (10mg) for two weeks then started 25 mg for the last couple of weeks. So far so good. I used to have a bout with diarrhea at least 4-5 times a week before taking this medicine, but now have not had any.
|
| November 23, 2009 6:31 PM |
| Review by alwayslookonthebrightside: |
User Rating: |
|
9.0
|
amitriptyline: Having suffered with irritable bowel syndrome for about 20 years and experiencing bloated stomach and being doubled up with stomach pains after virtually every meal I had consulted a specialist, tried various diets and self-medication and had no relief. This lead to me feeling constantly worn out and depressed. I really thought I was stuck with this for life and then ... I was prescribed amitriptyline. I started with 20mg and gradually increased to 50mg over a period of 6 months. The dosage was then gradually decreased and I was fine until I got down to 10mg, when the pains started to come back again. I increased to 20mg, which I have been taking for about 2 years and other than the occasional short flare-up, I have been fine. I have my life back again!
|
| August 7, 2011 8:47 PM |
| Review by maz79: |
User Rating: |
|
9.0
|
amitriptyline: I have been taking amitriptyline for 2 weeks for irritable bowel syndrome. Until now I was taking Buscopan 3-4 x a day. They were really good and helped my problem with diarrhea but on the odd occasion I'd still get a flare up and had to watch what I eat. I now take 10 mg of amitriptyline each night and am pleased to say, I'm now able to eat whatever I fancy without getting the gurgling tummy, bloatedness and urgency to use the loo.
|
| November 22, 2011 8:59 AM |
See also...