Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2012

"This medicine made me so exhausted I would sleep at least 12 hours every night, and I'd feel so tired all day I couldn't get anything done. And the two nights I couldn't take it when I was on it, I stayed up for over 24 hours with insomnia. It freaked me out that it would prevent me from sleeping if I didn't take it, so I got off of it quickly. It DID help some of the pain, but it wasn't worth it."

• Anonymous
• December 19, 2009

"I have had success with it helping me stay asleep through the night, but it has not helped with my muscle/joint pain and daytime fatigue. I have also gained about 15 pounds over the course of four months despite a decrease in my appetite."

• Jen...
• September 11, 2015

Amitriptyline "I haven't started this drug yet, but I'm supposed to today. I'm scared to take it from reading everyone's reviews because I'm a tired person and have IBS, so any change can make me really sleepy or feel sick. I'm really sleepy. I'm 31 with 2 kids. I don't want to be more tired or feel like a zombie because half the time I do anyways. I'm crying because I'm so scared to take this drug because the side effects seem so much, and those side effects always affect me. I will try it so my doctor can't hound me about taking it. I really don't want to lose my thoughts because I have a bad memory as is. But what can you do when you have to be a lab rat for your doctor? Not happy!"

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2020

"I took amitriptyline for fibromyalgia and hated it. It gave me side effect symptoms of awful brain fog, made me hallucinate when I took it, stopped me from dreaming, made me gain 60 lbs in 2 months, and did more harm than good. All it did for me was increase the severity of my symptoms and add more side effects. I stopped taking it, and my weight started to drop and the side effects wore off. I'm left with bad memory loss now."

• nel...
• August 1, 2009

"I developed fibromyalgia recently. I had been on a low dose of a similar medication (Doxepin) for a long time, mainly for a sleep disorder. The neurologist I saw for my fibromyalgia suggested switching from Doxepin to amitriptyline. Overall, I am glad I made the switch, as my fibromyalgia is now much more manageable. I take 35 mg of amitriptyline nightly. Initially very sedating, but now less so. It has also helped my irritable bowel syndrome. On the negative side, it has led to constipation problems, and my irritable bladder (bladder urgency) is now much more chronic, which is surprising because amitriptyline has higher anticholinergic properties. But my pharmacist feels that Doxepin must have helped me more with that. NOTE: Beware of combining amitriptyline with Detrol LA (for bladder urgency)."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2009

"I have fibromyalgia, SLE, migraines, and nerve pain and was started on amitriptyline 10 mg in January of 2008, was increased to 20 mg that fall, and have been increased to 30 mg for the last 4 months. I found it helpful, it decreased all my symptoms, but increases were needed as the effectiveness wore off in time. My physician informed me that he would not increase the dosage past 30 mg as anything over 30 mg was only effective in treating the antidepressant symptoms, not nerve-related symptoms. He added gabapentin 1 month ago, but I felt no change. He would now like me to stop both of these meds and try Lyrica. I would like to add that I too have gained 50 lbs and crave sweets always."

• Fib...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 11, 2021

"I have used Endep for many years now for sleep and fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia has many strange symptoms. At one stage, I found that taking my Endep gave me very painful and unpleasant restless legs. I managed this for a while by taking pain relief before taking amitriptyline. Luckily, this symptom/side effect passed after a few months. Fibromyalgia symptoms are constantly changing, sometimes within hours or sometimes years. I had painful sinus headaches for over four years every morning. The amitriptyline does have anticholinergic side effects like slowing the digestive system and causing a dry mouth, which has been a significant problem. But this has just as much caused by fibromyalgia, and the side effects can be managed. The amitriptyline has a slow effect on pain. If I stop it for a week, my pain levels will slowly increase, and I get some twitches when I do not take it but it's not a problem."

• Gre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2022

"Only had 10 mg a night for a week. The side effects were so severe, had to stop. So detached and drowsy, couldn't function, didn't know what I was saying, intrusive/obsessive thoughts. Thought I was having a nervous breakdown. 2 weeks on, still have severe anxiety, panic attacks, constant adrenaline rushes, can't sleep, if I do, for a short time, I get vivid nightmares. Constantly wake up in a cold sweat. Couldn't eat a thing for 8 days. Feel detached. Can't work. It's ruined my life. Now on propranolol and diazepam. Was on no medication before this. Worst thing I've ever taken."

• Caz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2016

"I'm taking 10 mg because I can't sleep with the pain I'm in. I have to say I don't feel drowsy on it, but I do get to sleep, wake up, then easily go back to sleep. Last night, I had a large glass of wine and took my tablet, my mouth became dry (the norm), but when I woke after two hours of sleep, I'm in the dark, and it was like objects were flying in the room, coming towards me. I kept my eyes closed and sat up, opened them again, and still had the objects coming towards me. I woke my husband straight away as I was worried I'd do something. We looked online and said you should not take it with alcohol. I'm dreading tonight as I'm scared it will happen again. Has anyone else had this?"

• DLy...
• May 16, 2021

"I've been in pain, which first started in Sep 2020. Was very fit and active before that. Had suffered from depression in the year before but got out of that! Then I went to an osteopath in Oct and was told that I may have fibromyalgia and hypermobile syndrome, and was told I was in a flare-up! Was taking paracetamol, ibuprofen, naproxen, so on, whilst waiting for a rheumatology appointment, but it wasn't until April 21. I've been in so much pain, mainly in shoulder blades. Right shoulder feels like it comes out of the socket. Have no appetite and now problems with the liver. Had the appointment, got told I have fibromyalgia, like I expected, and have been on 30 mg amitriptyline, taking it at 8:30 pm every night, but haven't noticed any difference - if anything, I feel worse. I have pains in my ears, throat. At the same time, I’ve been taking the co-dydramol every day and ibuprofen and just feel worse and worse. I just want it to go away. Now I’m on antibiotics because of this causing sinus and ear infection, which I just want it to go! 5 weeks on it, shall I stop taking other PKs to let this work?"

• fib...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2023

"Rheumatologist prescribed this for fibromyalgic pain. I had a great sleep on a quarter of a tablet. It did help with pain, but then I became tired as I did a little too much. And I did trip out a little, even on such a small dose. I then took it for sleep a couple more times over the next week, then I stopped as it must've lost effectiveness. Many years later, the doctor is now prescribing it for sleep, and I'm not sure I will again, as it was so strong."

• njm...
• May 8, 2016

"Well, I have fibromyalgia. My doc gave me gabapentin or something like that, which made my pain lower, but then again, I was asleep because it made me sooo sleepy and angry, very, very, very angry, and crying spells, ugh! I did not want any more pills, but my doc gave me amitriptyline HCl 10, but after reading the reviews, I am honestly afraid to drink it... I feel lost... but I was told to go on a Paleo diet, which I researched and heard good things about. I may go Paleo and take the pill and see what helps me more."

• KED...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 14, 2016

"I've only been on the medication for 4 nights, and I've noticed that my stool has changed color. Would this be one of the effects, perhaps, or totally not related? So far, in this early stage, I have not noticed any difference with my fibromyalgia."

• Jal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2017

"Well, I haven't started this med yet. But I am going to be taking this for my fibromyalgia. I'm already taking gabapentin for my joint and muscle pains. It seems to help. But, anyways, will find out soon."

• Anonymous
• December 17, 2011

Amitriptyline "Endep had a very quick effect and eliminated the muscular pain that I have suffered for more than ten years. I do feel drowsy, it seems to have a calming effect on me and I sleep amazingly well."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 19, 2016

Amitriptyline "Wonderful for my fibromyalgia. It helps reduce pain and helps me get a solid night's sleep. I take 50mg 2 hours before bedtime. Recommend this highly."

• SJS...
• January 22, 2018

"I've been taking amitriptyline for 16 years with no side effects. I take 50 mg in the evening and have had virtually no pain with only very few flare-ups."

• Shu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2019

"I'm taking this amitriptyline for 4 weeks for FM, and I feel relieved for the first night. I'm free from fibromyalgia pain. I can work without pain and fatigue."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2016

"I find amitriptyline 50 mg is helping me get a more refreshed sleep for my fibromyalgia and thus helping with pain issues... had fibro 30 plus years, so it's the best one I've had."

• Anonymous
• April 18, 2011

Amitriptyline "Helps well with my anxiety as well!"

• Chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2018

Amitriptyline "Have been on this for 2 days now, first and second night, best sleep ever... wait & see !!!"

• mik...
• May 1, 2009

Amitriptyline "I have just started to use Elavil. This is my third day of taking this medication, and I already feel a little better."

• Meg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 24, 2014

Amitriptyline "Take at night, and once I fall asleep, it helps. Doesn't stop the pain/discomfort of trying to get comfortable to fall asleep."

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2009

Amitriptyline "I have been on 100 mg for 1 year now. Works great for sleep and pain. Downfall, I have gained 50 lbs."

• lsa...
• June 9, 2014

"I take amitriptyline for nerve damage resulting from my stroke. I started to itch in the evenings as a result of the nerve damage. This really helps, and I sleep well with this medicine too."