Amitriptyline for Chronic Myofascial Pain User Reviews
Amitriptyline has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 9 reviews for the off-label treatment of Chronic Myofascial Pain. 56% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 33% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Amitriptyline
- Anonymous
- September 30, 2017
"I take amitriptyline with carbamazepine. I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia type 2. I take amitriptyline 10-30 mg in the evening, and it's the only thing that has relieved me of the shocking pain I feel at the end of my jaw. At first, I felt immense drowsiness, but as my body got used to the drug, that side effect went away. The pain is gone now, I am able to eat, drink, and shower without the pain. It's been great. I don't have any side effects."
- Son
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 4, 2019
Endep (amitriptyline) "This medication should not be taken lightly. It has some terrible side effects I’m taking this to help with my burning mouth syndrome (BMS) which has bought on anxiety. If it wasn’t for my BMS I would never take Endep. People should be aware of the side effects this medication can have as it’s made me sick, once I take the medication any higher than 75mg I know the side effects will come on (shortness of breathe, chills etc) I’ve woken up many of nights in chills and fever in my chest and I’ve taken myself to hospital as I thought I was going to die. The latest I’ve woken up with tremors and taken by ambulance to hospital."
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- shrod...
- June 27, 2017
"I started on 10mg for acute myofascial pain and bursitis in both hips it absolutely changed my life, Almost all pain has stopped unless I exacerbate the bursitis with a 10 mile walk ! After about 4 years I had to increase the dossage to 20mg as I was beginning to notice I was experiencing pain again but the increased dosage has rendered me almost pain free again. I could not cope now without it although I do worry about being so reliant on drugs for pain relief the side affects are negligible as I take dose before bedtime so do not experience undue fatigue."
- Chloe
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 24, 2018
"Just want to share my experience I hope this helps people. I suffer with facial pain and migraines. I have been taking 10mg of amitriptyline for 2 and a half yrs now. I am used to this dose now though my anxiety has become worse so having spoken to my doctor I am upping the dose to 20mg, taking each before bed every night. This medicine has helped me a huge amount with my facial pain and migraine. Wondered if anyone can give me any advice on the upping dose of this?"
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- Hhomid
- July 13, 2019
"I was on lexapro 20mg for 10 years then I suffer from nerve pain acute.. my doctor suggests amitriptyline 25 combination with lexpro but I became worse and worse with panic attacks, high heartbeat and severe depression. I stopped amitriptyline and took around month to recover.. Really I have to say it was magical treatment for pain but bad in depression... and social life"
- amber
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 17, 2024
"I have been on and off this medication for this condition and among others. I've had nerve pain aka fibromyalgia for almost ten years. This, combined with Cymbalta, has been the only thing that helps. I didn't think there was a big difference until I went off them, but it helped more than I knew and made some of my pain bearable."
- Jkh
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 29, 2024
"I have been on amitriptyline 25 mg for over 40 years. It has worked well for me without side effects. It helps relieve arthritis pain and fibromyalgia that I have developed over time."
- losier
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 13, 2017
Elavil (amitriptyline) "Been taking for pain in right side of my face. 1st month I would wake up like a Zombie now after 6 months I am fine. Pills don't work the same for everyone."
- Indie
- November 17, 2020
"Made me feel nauseous the whole time on it and could sleep. It did nothing for the pain."
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"Started taking this for chronic myofascial pain. At only 10 mg, it's hard to notice a big difference in pain reduction, but it has definitely made it more tolerable. A little groggy at first and dry mouth, but it goes away within a few weeks. Absolutely no weight gain, although I did feel early on I was really craving carbs. If you stay disciplined, those cravings will go away. I haven't gained even 1 lb and have been on it for over a year."