Hi all Im wondering if someone could give me advice please I have been given amitriptyline for migraines off doctor . I have suffering with anxiety/ panic disorders .I have try so meny different meds for it like fluoxetine citalopram sertraline . But all of these make me really ill . They also make the migraines worse .do anyone take amitriptyline for migraines and anxiety and panic disorders and do it work any advice on this will be helpful I have looked up review's on this some say yes it works but some say no . So I feel in limbo at the moment not knowing whether to try this or not as long term
Amitriptyline - Anxiety/panic attacks /migraines?
Question posted by Sam009 on 25 Nov 2021
Last updated on 25 November 2021
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Silimus
25 Nov 2021
I take it for back pain. I know it’s commonly prescribed for migraines/pain/antidepressant. You should definitely give it ago. It may make you feel really tired, but many others have found it really helps with pain and migraines and I agree. I am only on 20mg a night. They don’t usually prescribe it for depression in the UK anymore due to the high dose and the way it makes you feel in the morning.
Give it ago. I use it for pain and it’s literally saved my life. Literally…
Good luck
Sam009
25 Nov 2021
Thank you for the reply. I got given 10mg to take 1 in the morning and 1 at night but I spoken to NHS lady and she told me not to take in the morning as it would make me sleepy . I'm at the point now I so afraid to try New meds because of the side effects I've had off others ... But thank you for Ur comment I just need reassurance before trying
Silimus
25 Nov 2021
Id definitely take it as one dose at night time as it does make me tired. Glad I could help. I think amitriptyline is a miracle drug, its really helped me. I dont think you will get any side effects other than being tired on 10mg.
Take care!
Silimus
25 Nov 2021
Id definitely take it as one dose at night time as it does make me tired. Glad I could help. I think amitriptyline is a miracle drug, its really helped me. I dont think you will get any side effects other than being tired on 10mg.
Take care!
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