Amitriptyline for Pain User Reviews (Page 5)

• Junry
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2018

"I had weight loss surgery and a few months after my spinal problems went from semi to disastrous. My herniated disks start to degenerate. I have 5 degenerated disks currently 2 fused and 2 herniated to bulging. I have nerve pain and all the wonderous pain that comes with injuries in each zone of my spine. Pain down legs and arms . No sleep, depression yada yada. Lyrica and gabapentin cause me anxiety as does methadone. I cant take a lot of stuff. So for pain I take oxycodone and my doctor had me try Amitriptyline. Amitriptyline if it works for you its an amazing life changer. It doesn't work for every one. But for me amitriptyline gave me sleep. It helped dull the headache from nerve pain it has helped is so many ways. Its a game changer for me. I can get more than 1 hour of consecutive sleep and smile at my family some times. It is cheap per dose so it wont break the bank."

• Jaw...
• December 20, 2015

"After years and years of self medicating and over medicating on co- codamol. Chewing ibupufren, even nasal surgery to relieve severe sinus pain I was prescribed amatriptyline 10mg at night. Immediately, or at least the next morning, after the best nights sleep I'd had in years, the pain was GONE !! It became apparent, though, after a few weeks that my sex drive had also GONE!! What a dilemma for a 45 yr old, normally virile bloke. If I'm honest, after all the years of pain and worry I'd had over taking so many pain killers, it was a small sacrifice to make. Unfortunately, my partner didn't see it in the same light, understandably...Oh well ?"

• Julla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2016

"I was put on Amitriptyline 10mg to help with severe back pain and trapped sciatic nerve affectng the lower right leg very badly. Had to stop driving. I started to sleep extremely well but had not really had much pain to cope with at night so there was nothing special to note there. Daytime pain seemed unchanged until about 5 to 6 weeks into the course I did notice that daytime pain had lessened. However I also noticed that in weeks 6 to 7, I was feeling extremely low, depressed, lifeless and started to have dull headaches, reread the side effects and decided to stop the drug immediately. I am a different person, feeling so much more alive and for me, the drug caused an effect more serious than the back and leg pain."

• Best...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 11, 2018

Elavil (amitriptyline) "I started on the dose 25mg at bedtime so I wouldn't wake up with a sore back and shoulder. This was a year ago.Best pain regimen to date!!! Side effect of restful sleep and joint pain almost gone every day!!! Why did it take so long to find this???"

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

Elavil (amitriptyline) "I started this drug as a migraine prevention treatment, beginning with 10 mg and moving up to 50. I also have fibromyalgia. This medication did not help me whatsoever with the migraines or the fibro. Thankfully, it does help with insomnia but I was really super disappointed that I didn't get any headache relief. It also makes me feel stupid because I'm constantly hungover and tired during the day."

• Niviuk
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2019

"Horrible drugs, caused me paresthesias that don't go away after more than one year of discontinuation and I took this drug just for less than 3 months. Apart from that I experienced horrible side effects and very long withdrawal symptoms. I never recommend to anyone."

• Niviuq
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 18, 2020

"I took amitriptyline for bladder pain, during 2 months and a half and my dose was 20mg a day. It's was the worst experience of my life. This drug gave me hallucinations at night. I experienced stiffness in my muscles, dryness in my throat and nose till the point I couldn't breathing well, my nose became very sensitive to cold or hot weather. I had numbing in my limbs, automatic muscle contradictions, hives, nausea, dizziness. The adverse effects didn't go away completely, today after almost 2 years off this medication, my breathing is not right, the medication caused me permanent damage in my nasal mucosa , it's completely dry and now an internist doctor is trying to reverse the damage, he told me was caused by this drug and he said it a terrible drug with a lot of side effects and that is why is rarely in use in Spain, I was prescribed amitriptyline in the UK). It also caused dementia in the long term, said by university of HARVARD."

• 12345...
• June 27, 2017

"Started taking 10mg at night, around 7pm. After two weeks I began taking 20mg, this knocked me out and I took a long time the next day to recoverm. I spoke to my GP who suggested that I take 10mg only for another 2 weeks.Then I started taking 20mg around 3pm.This works fine. Along with Physiotherapy, my back pain level has reduced from 10 to around 4. So keep trying them until you find the dose that suits you. It is now time to wean myself off them. GP suggests that I go back to 10mg, and then after 2 weeks reduce to 10mg every other day, until you are off, this takes around a month. Good luck all, with your pain management."

• Kdijan
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2018

"I have thoracic facet joint synovial cyst that is compressing the spinal nerve ( foraminal stenosis). My neurosurgeon suggested surgery. I've been in severe pain more than a year (I have injured my back during ballet competition). I have tried everything and every possible medication and nothing helped for that sharp, shooting back pain. Pregabalin helped only for neuropathic pain but nothing for bone pain (facet joint), but made me depressed. My pain was mostly 7-8, some days 10. I have been taking amitriptyline 10 mg only 2 days now but my pain level is now 2-3,no more shooting pain, my bone pain is almost all gone. This is a miracle, and no side effects, nothing at all, no more depression due to pain, and I have a lot more energy."

• Dawks
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2017

"Upped dose from 5mg to 10mg and again was scared. Still no signs of pain relief but it has only been about 6 days since starting. As for side effects - a bit of a dry mouth and slight grogginess for an hour. Nothing that I can't deal with. The dry mouth only lasts for ten minutes. Not sure what If I will have to increase dose but so far so good."

• Craft...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2016

"I have had Chronic Pain for over 13 years, as a result of a head-on MVA (other driver was impaired) 33 years ago. The impact caused several injuries, but my broken knee and Fibula, were the worst. I had several surgeries, that kept me pain free and active until a TKR was required. Due to my age, it was put off, & though the surgery went well, it was put off to long and triggered Chronic Pain. I take Morphine 60 mg. x3/daily, which helps me function. Recently, the doctor put me on Amytriptyline 25mg x3/nightly. I have cut back to one, as it is very difficult for me to wake up in the morning, no matter how early I take it the night before. It does help with the pain though, and I do sleep much better!"

• rikiw...
• November 1, 2017

"I have been on Amitriptyline 75mg for a year and a half. It does amazing things for depression and even pain. I was suicidal everyday until I was prescribed this medicine. I have had only one side affect. Dry mouth! The dry mouth is terrible. I carry gum with me always lol. I recommend this medicine to ANYONE with depression, nerve pain, and insomnia. It will change your life for the better! I promise you! Give it a try!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 19, 2016

Elavil (amitriptyline) "I have been on multiple medications for the burning and tingling and shooting pains in lower legs. Finally have found the most rewarding relief. I seen a endoctronologist and she ordered a nutriotional drug called Metanex. I take 1 capsule twice a day and the Elavil 50 mg at bedtime. I give thanks to God and that's it. unbelievable relief in the symptoms I have suffered with for over a year. anyone with these symptoms should look into getting there Dr to order the Metanex for them in conjunction with the Elavil."

• Lolita
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2016

"Hello everyone.I was prescribed this medication,for neuropathic pain,widespread head to toe muscle and skin pain( allodynia),and vulvodynia this medication did nothing to ease my pain it just made me feel horrible, my hands and feet was burning with pain just as bad as before the medication and remained as sick as i was had disturbing nightmares with it every single night, and daytime fatigue,then was prescribed Imipramine 50mg similar medication also a tricyclic, and Wow did it take a lot of my pain away..feeling like a human again,also i sleep like a baby without having to worry about nightmares,and my bladder burning pain and urgency completely diminished.I highly advise anyone with severe pain to try Imipramine.It saved my life big time"

• Lisa
• January 10, 2020

"I've been taking this Amitriptyline for over 15 years 100 mgs. I've been off my prescription for 5 days and the withdrawals are terrible. I've been waiting on my approval for refill but after the withdrawals I just went through I don't think I want to get back on it. It has helped with my chronic pain and I've gained 60 pounds from taking this med."

• mystic
• February 9, 2013

"I have neurological Lyme Disease and I currently take 20 mg a night. I also take Panadeine forte for breakthrough pain, Without the medication I wouldn't be able to work. It helps me sleep also which is a huge bonus. I was reluctant to take it at first because of my experience of being told the illness was in my head. A good caring doctor convinced me of its efficacy. I would recommend it as a first port of call. "

• Alice
• August 2, 2017

"I was recently diagnosed with a pinched nerve in the mid-upper back due to scoliosis (at age 66). I have suffered pain in both the mid to upper back as well as my lower back. A friend who recently broke her back told me I needed to ask my doctor about Elavil. I was very familiar with this drug as I took it 40 years ago for panic attacks. I was on 10 mg for 2 weeks and have now been on 25 mg for 2 weeks. My upper back pain is virtually gone and if I do have break through pain, I can usually control it with Chinese Herbal Warming gel, Biofreez and DMSO. I am sold on this medication! Not 100% pain free yet but am at last 95% pain free."

• Glitz...
• May 8, 2015

"I was put on Amitriptyline 25mg. at Mayo Clinic in 1983. After a through work up they thought I had MS, but then gave the diagnosis of Neuropathy pain. At this time I'm taking 50mg. @ bed time, which has been the only thing that works. I'm able to sleep w/o pain. Now I just tried to refill the prescription and the cost is $219.00 for 180 pills. The last time filled 12/2014 $16.00/180 pills. Even tho this is a Generic why the higher cost?? Just can't afford it anymore. Don't know what I'm going to do. Have tried Tegratol, Cymbalta and many others, NOTHING ELSE WORKS."

• Tommy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2019

"WoW. This brought on really dark thoughts and serious nightmares that I can see clearly the next day. Pain relief and assisting me to sleep yes, but absolutely not for me. Anxiety and depression was increased."

• moosi...
• December 12, 2009

Elavil (amitriptyline) "After a car accident a year ago and having horrible life disrupting headaches everyday I finally got prescribed Elavil at 25mg once before bed. It has improved most of my headaches and I sleep like a champ...all the time! Only downfalls are I sleep more now than ever and I have gained 15 lbs. I almost think I'd rather have headaches than gain this weight."

• Funday
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 11, 2016

"Ive been taking this for about 3 1/2 years. It works great for what I take it for. The only problem I have, which is a huge problem, is increased appetite and weight gain. I'm actually gonna start a different medication for nerve pain. Amitriptyline has helped but I'm also battling obesity. This medication doesn't help at all in that area. Im still young, mid 30s. So maybe I'll resume taking it when I'm in my 60s or 70s. I wont care so much then about the weight gain. "

• Jax
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2019

"I was given this for my neuropathy in the foot and I also use a 50 mcg fentanyl patch. Two doctors in the same group, one a GP and one an orthopedic surgeon Rx me 25mg at night for burning feet. Within two weeks I was in the ER with a life threatening condition known as serotonin syndrome."

• Eliora
• July 11, 2013

"This is an update to my previous post, about 4 months ago. Now, through close monitoring and guidance by my doctor, I am taking 40 mg of the amitriptyline around 10am and 20 mg around 10pm. Side effects at this dosage are insignificant (dry mouth, bitter taste, sometimes sleepy 3 hours after morning dose) considering I am getting much relief from the constant pushing/pulling. I rated 8 this time because this amount seems the most I can take. I'm so grateful for having about 15 days and evenings where I can sit normally to watch T.V or read, not having to have to be lying down. So I encourage any people with transformed migraines to ask your doctor about trying it. I forgot to mention that I can finally get REM sleep now. No more Ambien."

• Steven
• March 25, 2019

"Horrible. Non stop shaking, lightheaded and dizzy. Sometimes it goes away and an hour later it comes back. I’ve had a terrible experience and even went to the ER. Keep in mind I only took it for 3 days."

• Silimus
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 30, 2021

"I’ve contemplated suicide due to how bad my back pain was. I am 26 fairly muscly, good healthy weight, but unfortunately I suffer from multi level degenerative disc disease and have 3 bulged discs. The pain was too much. I felt like cutting my wrists. I was in so much pain. I had episodes where my back would spasm and I’d be unable to move for 1-2 weeks, this all happened so quickly. One day I was healthy and living life to the fullest and then suddenly 5 years of agonising pain. I was then put on this medication and I still have the odd ache and pain, but I finally feel normal and happy again. The pain has reduced from 100/10 to 1/10. I would recommend this to anyone. The Amitriptyline hasn’t stopped the back spasms but they are less frequent and do not last as long."