Amitriptyline for Migraine Prevention User Reviews (Page 2)

• bropa...
• June 5, 2010

Elavil (amitriptyline) "I have been taking Elavil for a month now, and I am almost migraine free. I was started on 25mg at bedtime. My headaches lessend, but still had them. Maybe one out of 4 was really bad. So my MD doubled the dose to 50mg a night, and boy that did the trick but I stayed tired all the time. I went back to 25mg every night and now it seems to be working very well for me. Just takes time to adjust. So if you have just started, hang in there, it will get better!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2017

"I have suffered with chronic daily tension headaches for most of my life with a full blown migraine about twice yearly. For me, the daily headaches had become a routine form of torture that I had accepted. As a nurse, I avoided talking to the doctor because I knew a lot of the prophylactic meds were antidepressants or anti seizure meds and I just didn't want to take those types of meds. As my headaches increased to about 5 days per week, I finally decided to get on a new med. I have been on eleavil 12.5mg nightly for 2 weeks. I have not had a single headache and I am beyond thrilled. I have never posted on a blog like this before, but I am so excited about the results I just had to share. As for side effects, I have not had any thus far."

• steph
• January 15, 2015

"Was getting head aches/migraines 4-5 times a week started this pill at 10mg and head aches went down to 1-2 a month and very mild. Amazing pill.. life changing for me! Be careful if you change your dose.. went up to 20mg a day and headaches came back so now back at 10mg and so far so good! Amazing amazing amazing!"

• C_And...
• April 13, 2016

"I was suffering from sever migraines for 4 years before I was put on this life saving medication. My migraines had gotten to the point where I had to quit my job of 6 years where I held the position of supervisor. I tried so many different drugs, but none of them gave me any form of relief. Even perception pain killers didn't helped during the more severe. Finally my doctor put me on 50mgs of Amitriptyline and oh my god, I have NEVER felt better!! I noticed a difference within a week of being on it! It has even helped my insomnia. I have been migraine and headache free since January 1016. The only time I get them is during my menstrual cycle but I have pain killers for during that time. I have no side effects from it at all."

• Mazzo
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 25, 2016

"Migraines 1/2 month & regular headaches from 16 until 40, after car accident 10 months ago getting terrible migraines 2-3 a week & headache around the clock, having trouble working & doing anything productive, addicted to pain medication. After everything physical came back clear, prescribed amitryptiline 25mg which got rid of migraine/headaches but left me foggy/dizzy and with very dry mouth. Went back to 10mg, has gotten rid of the side effects, in the 7 or so months I've been taking it have had 1 migraine and hand full of headaches that have been eased by asprin or ibuprofen. Has given me a new lease on life, risk of weight gain has been reversed by having energy to exercise and have actually lost 20 lbs & put on bulk"

• Annesa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2014

"I been suffering with migraines for 6 years. I was hospitalized because of nausea, dizziness, blurred vision etc. 6 years ago and my nuerologist prescribed me Imitrex (Sumatriptan) and Fioricet. The Imitrex stops the migraines as soon as I took them but the Fioricet was the pill that I was suppose to take on a daily use. But the migraines just kept on coming everyday. Not a day go by without a constant migraine. I was recently hospitalized and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis ... my doctor in the hospital was a neurologist. I was not sleeping and started suffering from insomnia. My neurologist prescribed me Amitriptyline HCL 10MG. Yesterday was the first time I took the pill and its a miracle. No migraines today."

• Gemma...
• December 24, 2015

"I have been taking 25mg of amitriptyline for 3 weeks now. It has stopped my migraines in their tracks, I feel a little groggy in the mornings and I have a dry mouth but the biggest side effect is loss of appetite and weight loss!"

• sibby
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2018

"I've been a migraine sufferer for many years - usually it occurred around menstruation. However I saw my GP this year following on from having 5 months of continual migraines (including the aura) - the constant cycle of auras, migraine attacks, postdromes and continual pain in my temple was very debilitating and was ruining my life. My GP prescribed amitriptyline 10mg to take at night, and although I was skeptical (I am already taking Depakote and it has done nothing to prevent my migraines), it has completely changed my life. I thought it would take weeks to make a difference but I felt the effects within a couple of days - the continual pain in the temple and auras disappeared. I have had one severe attack since (and used a triptan), but it is nothing compared to what I was going through previously, and was most likely triggered by other factors. I feel mild sedation at night but this is all. I cannot recommend this drug highly enough and would urge others to try it!"

• Anonymous
• April 30, 2008

Elavil (amitriptyline) "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!!"

• Jay_S...
• November 28, 2016

"I have been on amitriptyline for almost ten years. It has basically saved my life. I had migraines that did not stop. I take 37.5 mg nightly and haven't had a migraine since. I did not believe my neurologist when he wanted to try this med. I had almost given up on any medication working. I am now scared to not take it. I was not a believer, I am now."

• Lakotan
• January 24, 2008

"I suffered Chronic Migraines through my 20's and most of my 30's. I took injections for the pain with no help. One day I went to an Emergicare Clinic with one of my migraines(which would last days) and he did give me the injection for immediate relief, but then told me about Amitriptyline. It took about 3 weeks for me to feel that this drug actually controlled my migraines, and helped me to sleep. I am now 51 and I have not had a migraine is 10 years. Thank you..."

• Viole...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2016

"Oops! I had put my review under the wrong category. Long story short- I got a concussion and was unexpectedly bed-ridden and in the dark both metaphorically and literally for almost 3 months. Migraines wracked me every day among other symptoms- it was basically hell on earth. My doctor prescribed me 25 mg of amitriptyline, said most of his concussion patients had a lot of success with it. Anyway, it gave me my life back. I've been on it for 4 mnths now... I don't get aura migraines anymore, head aches now are duller and infrequent :) Dry mouth, a little more constipation, had some depressed feelings when I first started but my body adjusted. I really do recommend this! Give yourself enough hours to sleep at first."

• Dolph...
• June 13, 2017

"Wanted to share this with everyone. I was given this mediation 6 years ago. I had a lot of problems like fibromyalgia, migraines, depression, insomnia, IBS -C. I was taken a lot of different meds for all these problems, but nothing worked. When I was first put on this medication at 25mg I could sleep for the first time in years. I was waking up on the morning refreshed and happy. I noticed about 6 months later my migraines were not as often as I normally would have them. As time went on I needed my meds to be increased. I now take 150mg. This drug is a life saver. My fibromyalgia pain is less, migraines less, anxiety way less and it also improved my IBS C symptoms. I would recommend this Medication to anyone with any of these problem"

• steph
• January 15, 2015

"I normally get headaches or migraines approx 4-5 times a week and have for many years. I have tried many different medications and nothing seemed to help or stop them. Finally I was given this pill and am taking 10mg per day. Since I have been on this medication I get 1-2 minor head aches in a month! Amazing! Life changing! My nuerologist decided to up my pill to 20mg per day to see if it would completely get rid of them and since I started the 20mg my headaches and migraines have come back! I have now gone back to the 10mg per day and am hoping it will go back to the almost none existent headaches and migraines. So far so good. So be careful changing your dose otherwise such an amazing life changing pill for me! No side effects for me."

• LindzO
• September 4, 2014

"I have chronic Lyme disease and one of the worst things I suffer with is pain, EVERY DAY for the last 6 years. I have tried many things to help, both homeopathic and medicines prescribed by a doctor. I found a new doctor months ago who prescribed me Elavil. I'm always a bit apprehensive about taking medicines even though I know I don't have much choice if I want my life back. So I agreed to try 10mg of Elavil at bedtime every night. I can't believe how much it has helped. After four days, I woke up pain free for the first time in 6 years and I actually had a good cry! It's been a miracle. I've been far more active lately and am even aiming to get back to work again. I hope that other people with Lyme/chronic headaches see this and try it too."

• Bugsy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 8, 2013

"After 20 years of migraine suffering I went private and was prescribed Amitriptyline 10mg. I took these for 5 months and barely had a headache never mind migraine. I got dry mouth and my sleeping improved also. However after 5 months the migraines have started to come back so I increased the dosage to 20-25mg, again the first few weeks I noticed the dry mouth and disturbed sleeping but this has not settled down again and migraine free. It's the best medicine I've ever had and had also helped with my neck and arm pain. I couldn't recommend it enough, a lifesaver."

• Mary...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 12, 2018

"I started Amitriptyline over a year ago. I started at 25mg progressed up 75mg it has helped me a lot. I can sleep at night now. The pressure in my head has not totally gone away at times, but It is an amazing drug for me. It has helped me a lot and I would recommend taking it for over 2 weeks before deciding it is not working. It took time to start feeling a difference but I am not one who likes medication. This one ,after trying so many other drugs, is the first one that actually worked for me. I never want to stop if it means the migraines and head pressure and severe vertigo will come back.."

• Bry
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 26, 2013

"I was on Elavil 10mg previously for a few years and had only a handful of migraines in all that time. I decided to stop it for a year to see how I would feel, eventually I went back to 4-5 migraine days a week. I've been on it for two weeks again, most of the initial side effects have subsided (dizziness, fatigue and dry mouth - nothing unbearable) and I have not had a single migraine since I took the first pill. I'm now on 20mg - I take it to also help with arthritic pain and symptoms of Crohn's disease. I feel better than I have in a long time. I sleep amazing and wake up feeling good and energized. I have never experienced weight gain on this medication - however I do eat very healthy and exercise regularly."

• Brock
• November 11, 2014

"So far I am AMAZED. I have had chronic migriane for past 15 years at least twice a week on a good week, I am 45 now. Before it was occasional like once a month since a teenager. I work in a fairly high stress professional office environment. It has affected my work and mood negatively. I have absolutely tried everything before I recently tried amitriptyline from acupuncture, diet, meditation, homeopath, blood pressure pills, massage therapy and 3 neurologists. (Imitrex works but I was to reliant on it). I was very groggy the next day for 1 week on 25 ml of amitriptyline at night around dinner time. Which didn't go well with my career and thought I would have to stop it but I read here it does go away and it did! 3 Weeks in and no migraine."

• Milsy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2021

"Only started amitriptyline January 1st. Only taken half a 10mg tablet about 4.30pm once per day and I have only had 3 headaches in 1 month. This has been life changing as I was getting a migraine headache every other day and sometimes every day for over 10 years. Wish I had known about this simple solution 10 years ago. All those days of agony and now I can plan my day without a blinking headache and feeling very ill with it. Take as low a dose as feel necessary...unbelievable.... good luck No side effects that I have noticed. I am from the UK so get this on NHS"

• C6162...
• January 23, 2016

"About 3 months ago I started experiencing thunderclap migraines. My doctor put me on Atenolol which did nothing for me. She then put me on Amitriptyline 25 mg which has pretty much eliminated the migraines. I guess I was somewhat depressed because now I feel wonderful, patient, and have a sense of well being. My emotions seem to have levelled out. I have experienced some not so pleasant side effects such as vivid bizarre dreams, blurry vision, constipation and dry mouth. I kept hearing about serious weight gain but due to my new found satisfaction in life I don't turn to food for comfort anymore so I've lost weight on this medicine! I love what this medicine has done for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2013

"After I had kids I started getting migraines. I've had them for over 5 yrs. I started taking this medication and I've been on them for a little over a month. The first few days (2 or 3) I slept like a rock. I even felt weird like I was in a dream. Those side effects went away after the third day. I haven't had 1 migraine since I started taking this medication, and I'm able to sleep through the night too. I would recommend this to anyone with migraines."

• GTwin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 20, 2013

"I had been taking propranolol for migraine prevention, but I was still taking Imitrex more often than I should have. I moved to a new town and met with a PA who suggested Amitriptyline. Wow! I went 2 weeks straight without a headache and have taken Imitrex only twice in the past 3.5 weeks. It has been like a miracle for me. The only side effect I've had was some afternoon sleepiness, but that passed after the first week. If you feel like you get headaches every day, ask your doctor about this medication."

• madar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 12, 2014

"I have had migraines going on 20 yrs now. I've been on a beta blocker blood pressure medicine and Topamax. Topamax decreased the headaches somewhat, but at the cost of very debilitating side effects of fatigue and depression and rapid weight loss that never stopped, therefore my Dr. stopped it. I recently changed drs and for the 1st time in twenty years someone decided to try something new, amitriptyline. I've also suffered insomnia. My doctor suggested preventing migraines and treating insomnia with amitriptyline. I've had one flare up in the past 3 months and sleep soundly through the night! Amitripyline has caused weight gain but I am still healthy. I'll take the weight gain over the migraines any day!"

• nspired
• November 17, 2013

"I've been a chronic migraine sufferer my entire life. Literally, I even had migraines as a young child, which my neurologist informed me was very rare?.. I was diagnosed with chronic complicated migraine averaging 20 plus headache days a month. id get migraine attacks where I'd repeatedly get slammed with migraines lasting up to 15 days where I couldn't function in a row. She put me on verapramil twice a day which helped slightly for a few months then did nothing so she put me on the amitriptyline a few days ago. I started at 25 mg at night and in a few days up to 50mg. It does help me sleep.. and my migraines today are substantially less. Hoping it keeps getting better!"