Elavil and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• April 30, 2008

For Migraine Prevention "During the first two weeks, the fatigue was pretty bad (even though I only took it at night). The dry-mouth condition seems to be ongoing, but the migraines are completely gone! Three weeks migraine-free so far!"

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2011

For Migraine Prevention "I finally saw a neurologist after years of headaches. I have taken Topamax and Neurontin as preventatives. Zomig, Imitrix, Maxalt, and with stress seem to never go a week without a headache. I was started on 25 mg Elavil with no relief, it was increased to 50 mg at bedtime, and I have been nearly headache-free for 3 weeks. I did miss one dose and had a headache the next day, but not the rebound headaches that I was experiencing. The side effect that bothered me most was the dry mouth, and I did experience fatigue. I am a RN and work 12-hour shifts, there was no way I could work with a headache and would subsequently miss work. My fingers are crossed, and I am hoping this is my cure. Yay!"

• Jal...
• August 22, 2010

For Migraine Prevention "I experienced my first migraine when I was roughly 10 years old. I'm 32 now. Last month (July 2010), I had a particularly vicious attack which lasted 1 1/2 weeks. Following a few days of relative calm, a second migraine (or continuation of the previous one... who knows?) occurred and essentially disabled me for an additional 1 1/2 weeks. After much research, I talked to my physician and decided on a treatment plan which includes taking 25 mg of amitriptyline (Elavil) at bedtime every night, as well as Maxalt MLT and a nausea drug when needed. I've been taking the amitriptyline for nearly two weeks now, and so far, so good. The side effects are noticeable, however, and include drowsiness, fatigue, and dry mouth. Will keep you posted."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 1, 2012

For Pain "No relief. Just made you completely wiped out."

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 19, 2012

For Migraine Prevention "Elavil gave me a migraine every single time I used it, and they lasted longer and were more painful. It also made me sluggish, it was like taking six Benadryl."