I have been suffering with Nausea constantly for 5 months now I have seen the gastro doctor had ultra sound scan, lots of blood tests, and a gastroscopy all have come back clear which is great but does not help my nausea I have lost weight, appetite goes, I have now been prescribed 10mg of amitryptiline I have only taken 2 lots so far I was wondering if any of you have had any success using it for nausea and bloating BM are not really my issue.
Amitriptyline - Amitrptyline for Nausea?
Question posted by kel0277 on 22 April 2016
Last updated on 12 October 2020
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8 Answers
Courtneymaggsxo
12 Jan 2019
I have had the exact symptoms to you! The only thing different is I’ve gained weight not lost it! I have had the exact same tests as you and nothing has been found! I have been being sick for over a year now and can’t cope much more with it!
Inactive
14 Feb 2018
Hi Kel0277. Hopefully you get this but I was wondering how this turned out for you? I’ve been suffering with nausea daily for about 8 months now. Other symptoms are weakness in my limbs, fatigue, but these vary. I’ve been on Amitriptyline for about a month and the nausea is better (although still present) but I’m still feeling generally not well. Like you I’ve had all sorts of tests and everything has come back fine, leaving docs telling me it must be anxiety based. Funny as I never felt anxious prior to this. Anyway, this OP is closest I’ve found to what I’m experiencing, and I’d love to know how it turned out for you. Life feels pretty hard living it like this...
Bitsp
24 Oct 2018
Hi i am in the same boat, any update on how you got on?
I have had nausea for 6 months now its very bad and chronic, i would love to hear how you got on?
Iv taken Amitriptyline for a week and not really any changes, i also have light sensitivity and dull headaches when i take my glasses off (iv only been wearing glasses for a week or so and they have been helping, but the nausea is so bad).
Any update on how you got on and also what dose you took buddy?
thanks
Inactive
24 Oct 2018
Hey bitsp
I'm afraid I still have nausea and weakness. I'm looking at ways to handle it (there's an app called curable for chronic pain which is useful) whilst still having lots of tests. They mostly come back normal though.
I still take Amitriplitine (10mg) as it helps me sleep, I've stopped taking it a few times and it makes my sleep bad, and I don't have the stability elsewhere in my life to cope with that as well.
The nausea is less than it used to be. I'd say I feel queasy most of the time, and sometimes it gets worse but I wouldn't necessarily say daily.
I hope you get yourself sorted. Keep us updated if you get some rare diagnosis that it affecting us all!
Mini_1
6 Nov 2018
I just wanted to add that nausea was my only symptom for anxiety and for the longest time I didn't realize that. If everything else is excluded, why don't you have a conversation with your GP regarding some anxiety meds - SSRIs, SNRIs etc. I hope you feel better
Inactive
6 Nov 2018
Hi Mini - yes I have considered anxiety and have therapy (plus the app), it's just strange to think that you have anxiety but don't realise you have anxiety? For me, it feels like anxiety definitely developed after almost a year of being ill (although perhaps I always had and never realised?). But yes I've tried Sertraline (SSRI) and honestly I had a bad reaction and so am afraid to try anything else. How did you get rid of yours?
Angel_Kim
31 May 2016
I have been suffering worth nausea for 4 months now. I'm at the point of depression. .i was prescribed today amitrypline 25 mg. I hope it works for sleeping. Let me know how you are doing?
Bitsp
24 Oct 2018
Hi i have also been suffering with Nausea for 6 months its so bad. Can you advise if the amitriplyn helped? Im on week 2, and so far no results, so im going to start taking 20mg as of tonight, but your response would be greatly received. The nausea is so chronic and comes on all the time, its stopping me from doing things such as working.
Thanks and all the best.
Joff97
12 Oct 2020
I don't suppose you had any luck? I'm on week 2 of 20mg amitriptyline and I just feel worse to be honest thanks to the side effects.
chuck1957
17 May 2016
kel0277; I would not worry this is a real low dose, The nausea your having was way before you started taking Amitriptyline so it would not be that. But it's great that you had all stomach problems and blood work and all of this taken care of prior to starting this medication. And I have seen this used for many people with symptoms that can't be explained. And has worked pretty good one thing if your not noticing much relief from the nausea and you have been on it a few months it may be time for the doctor to up the dose you might talk to the doctor. They have had very good luck with this medication for many symptoms that they have not been able to find a real reason for the nausea. Different kinds of worrying and stress shows up in many ways even if you don't think your stressed I really would encourage you to continue with this medication it is not an narcotic and they do gat pretty good results. Best of luck. I would give it another month and if not much relief check with your doctor again.
jhonsan
17 May 2016
The more common side effects of amitriptyline can include:
confusion
numbness and tingling in your arms and legs
headache
constipation or diarrhea
blurred vision
skin rash
swelling of your face and tongue
nausea
unexpected weight gain or loss
If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
chuck1957
22 April 2016
kel0277; Yes I have had friends and several people I know get pretty good results with Amitriptyline keep giving it a try after 3 day you won't really notice alot and after you have been on it long enough or the doctor may increase the dose at your next visit the 10mg is a good starting dose.And you should feel a bit better that they did all these test on you to make sure nothing else.and mild stress with a lot of changes etc in your life can cause all kinds of problems but this medication is a very good start try and take it about the same time each day helps.But it does help many conditions give it a good chance even worring about what is wrong is enough to make your insides feel like there turning inside out. Just try to take the medication and within a few weeks you may start to notice some of the more benefits of this medication Pretty smart doctor.
Inactive
23 April 2016
Yes, I think the Amatriptoline will help. Keep using the anti-nausea medications as prescribed until you start getting some relief. Are you taking it at night? It really helped my daughter, told her the same, stress and anxiety just knocked everything out of balance. Give your body some time to regroup, take it easy and rest and I think you should start feeling better in about a week or so. I hope so anyway. Good luck!! L
Inactive
22 April 2016
Yes, my daughter has CVS, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Once she was treated with Amatriptoline, she has not had an episode. There is no reason, understanding or cure for this syndrome, just maintainance of it. Hope this helps. Hope you feel better soon.
Annmarie49
22 April 2016
I did notice the list of common side effects on this medication , nausea is one. Your dr. also could have prescribed something for your stomach as well. There are quite a few medications that he could try that may help your nausea. What is a "lot" considered? a month's worth ? If you have been on this 2-4 wks. and you're still not feeling better, I would certainly speak up and let your dr. know the amitriptyline is not helping and that you need more help. (Especially let him know how much weight you lost.) good luck.
kel0277
22 April 2016
i've been prescribed about 4 different anti sickness medications with no relief I am not actually sick just feel it all the time, they now seem to think that it could be delayed stress due to a lot happening in the last 12 months, I have tried antacids aswell nothing seems to work they said it could be that my body has been knocked out of balance and that the amitriptyline should help settle that, I understand tablets can take time, tonight will only be my 3rd tablet, I just wanted to know if these worked with anybody with the same symptoms as me and how long it took, I have been given 3 months supply to try but to go back the gastro doc in 4-6 weeks - would be nice for some relief, ive tried ginger, peppermint, eating not eating all very frustrating
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