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- In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan answers 10 questions about amitriptyline:
Introduction (00:00)
1 How does amitriptyline work? (01:01)
2 Will amitriptyline help me sleep? (04:21)
3 Is there any contra-indication or precaution? (05:11)
4 Can amitriptyline cause weight gain? (06:29)
5 What to do when amitriptyline doesn't work? (06:45)
6 Does amitriptyline cause damage to liver or kidney? (08:02)
7 Can you use amitriptyline during pregnancy or breastfeeding? (08:28)
8 Can you drive or use alcohol? (09:08)
9 Is amitriptyline good for anxiety? (09:29)
10 Is amitriptyline addictive? (09:58)
Dr. Furlan is a pain specialist in Toronto Canada. She is a physiatrist (specialist in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation). She holds a medical degree from the University of Sao Paulo and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto. She has 30 years of experience helping people with chronic pain to get better quality of life.
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ALERT: This video is not intended to replace medical advice. If you think you have a condition that is causing you pain, please consult with your doctor to get a diagnosis and a treatment plan for you. The intent of this video is only for educational purposes. If there is any emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call an ambulance. CLOSED CAPTIONS in this video have not been professionally verified.
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I take it at night for back pain and getting to sleep, and can drive no problem. I took a higher dose after shingles alongside gabapentin but have slowly reduced dose to now 10mg at night of amytriptaline alongside propanolol. This combination really does help even at low doses with dialing down the brain and gives better sleep which is essential for me as I dont function well without a good nights sleep! Everyone is different and also impact of side effects are different for everyone too.
I've learnt so much listening to Dr Andrea, as someone who lives with chronic back pain. Been paying chiropractor this last year which has really helped. Sadly you cant get this on the nhs here in the UK.
Thanks dr Furlan for such an important information
My pleasure
As always your information are amazing & very helpful.Thank you for all your help.
You are welcome
Yes. Thank you. I have muscle spasms in my thighs from back issues. Nothing I’ve tried helps these very painful attacks.
Thank you Dr Andrea for this very well presented and informative video. Will be watching again and sharing. Many thanks.
You're most welcome!
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've been taking amitriptyline for 12 years and my doctors have never given me so much detail as you have here. Also, they never discussed options for pregnancy, only was told I had to quit three months before any other consideration. I could never quit due to my Post-surgery neuropathic pain. If you ever consider Patreon, know you have your first subscriber.
I am glad you like it
Hi question: since you’ve taken it for 12 years now did it help through the whole 12 years? Asking Bc I’m starting to take it but I’m afraid that one day it’ll stop working & so far it has helped…the idea of returning to the pain one day scares me 😣
@@angelic680 I have the same question.
@@angelic680 I've been taking it for about 30 years and it still works.
I used to drink and that reduced the efficiency of it but since I stopped drinking I have reduced it by 66% and it still does the job.
@@bossdog1480 what dose did you start at and what dose are you taking? Did you have to go up ? Does it still help you sleep?
I was recently prescribed 25mg amitriptyline for insomnia. It worked inconsistently. At first quite well, but very soon it only made me drowsy but didn't make me sleep any faster or better, and I was drowsy the whole next day! I had no idea it could be useful for chronic pain. I didn't notice any such effect myself but then I didn't use it for very long. Anyway, thanks very much for this most informative video. Well presented!
Thanks your quick response,
I will contact my doctor.
All the best
Good morning Dr.and thank you, for this new information on Amitriptyline, uses and side effects..thank you and have a nice day!🙂⚘
Thanks Teresa
I've not been taken ANY meds for the past 10years, not even paracetamol, bec i had a history of drug allergy, at 67,my tolerance to pain is high,just exercise & eat healthy foods.
Hi Minerva, thank you for sharing that
Thank you ma'am very informative video🙏🙏
Very helpful video. Thank you for sharing this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi... Thank you for information
Is it good for chronic muscles spasms in back and neck?
Love the way u describe... Awesome..
So nice of you Arif!
Good information about amytriptline drug commonly prescribed in all chronic pain neuropathic pain ..its a eye opener for us about indications sideeffects for this drug ..good one madam
Absolutely correct.
This is perfect for me cause I need to gain weight to beat sma syndrome and also stay out of pain
Very honest answers thank you
Thank you for the valuable information 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
It really works well with the pain from nerve damage in my back and neck. I take 20mg at night. Helps my sleep much better than I was due to the nerve pain.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I have learnt more about my meditations such as amitriptyline & duloxetine from you than I have for years from my doctor!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful, Jo!
You are taking both of them ?
Are you taking both of them ?
Very nice vidio very nice explain Dr Andrea Furlan thank you so much good night
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Very interesting! I had idiopathic brachioradius pruritus (uncontrollable itchiness) in my forearm. I found a study and my doctor tried it for me. It compounded amitriptyline and ketamine. What was really cool was I used it for a few weeks but the effect was it turned off my itching permanently (or at least it’s been 5yrs)
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor.
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Dr am under extreme anxiety and depression and am being prescribed this medicine but I fear It will make my condition worse.
Thank you so much 🙏
You're welcome 😊 Sakkal
My doctor suggested I try this for back pain causing difficulty getting to sleep. This video has helped me decide not to take it. It will fight with other meds I take for blood pressure and I need to be able to drive. In my book physical dependence where you need to be weaned off or stay on 8t forever = addiction. The costs outweigh the benefits for me. Thanks for the info'.
This have been life saving for me, I tried everything before
I am not sure about cost but I pay around 10 usd for a month
amitriptyline basically took away all the constant nausea I had and took away a lot of my headache pain. I'm not sure if its helping my pelvic pain yet from IC, but only time will tell. I get it though, some of these medications can be a monster to get off of.
Can be use for osteoarthritis?
10:41 😮😮😅😮
Subscribed !! And thank you for a wonderful video you explain this better than my doctor did and now I know more about this medicine as I continue to take it on a daily basis
Glad it was helpful!
Any connection of hemochromatosis and these neurological or autoimmune disorders?
Thank you💖
Welcome 😊
Hi dr.Furlan...Is Amitriptyline good for panic attack?Thank you for responding.
Yes
Thanks & GOD Bless 🙂
Hi Bren, I'm glad to you hear that. Please share the videos with your friends and family.
@@DrAndreaFurlan will of course Andrea. thanks from Ireland 🙂
Ms. Thank you for these information about this drug. I just started this week taking it but it makes me having hallucinations and negative thoughts… are these really strong side effects to stop taking them. I need an answer please. Thank you in advance!
I was prescribed low-dose amitriptyline for shingles.
Not convinced how much it helped with pain. But it did absolutely knock me out. As someone who usually wakes around 07:00 each day - even without an alarm most days - it was dreadful waking at 10:00, 11:00 or later and still feeling wiped out all the time.
Combined with dry mouth, I couldn't wait to get off it.
Now use capsaicin cream 0.075% for postherpetic neuralgia and it actually works.
This is EXACTLY what I'm afraid of. I already know I don't do well with medications. Dry mouth and drowsiness are complete deal breakers for me!
Dr. Furlan, thank you for educating us on amitriptyline. What do you think of nortriptyline for chronic pain and depression?
Thank you for your comment. That is a good question/suggestion for a future video.
Same as medication just a different name poison
thanks very much for the Heads up on Amitriptyline , i think i'll pass on it , you all have a good day !
Thank you Mick!
Thanks
Welcome
hi Andrea & all. anybody experience sore gums..been on 20mg p/d only a week. God Bless all 🙂.
Amazing infos!!,well said !, seems very sober ! Polite! Off course cute too ! stay blessed !
So nice of you
Wonder!! If you have clinic here in ontario !!
I have anxiety disorder so im alwasy tense and that causes me to be in pain. I have found that Amitriptyline relaxes my muscles thus taking away my pain. I like this drug. It helps me a lot 👍💊❤
The only side effect for me is it causes me to be hungry all the time 😂
Hi Shawn, thank you for sharing with us. Please tell your physician about that.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Oh i have. And me smoking medical cannabis doesn't help either 😂 I'll be okay though 😂
Hi there, I have the same issue with constant tension, I am almost 2 weeks into taking amitriptyline, can I ask what dose and how long it took for it to help you?
Thank you for such a succinct summary! I’m taking 50-75mg daily for neuropathy after a spinal cord injury in 2015. It’s been the only drug that calmed the burning in my lower extremities.
I have experienced unusual dreams and nightmares occasionally and have seen those documented as rare yet possible side effects. Do you know the incidence of those particular side effects and why amitriptyline causes them? It’s not as alarming as it is fascinating.
I take 10 mg and my dreams are affected !
I took it for 30 years cause panic disorder and depression never experienced nightmare or unusual dreams
Excellent information, I tried Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia and it didn’t work for me, it wasn’t too hard to come off because I didn’t have a large dose but it wasn’t easy either. I agree that it’s not addictive but dependency is definitely a thing you have to get through. It’s the same with most drugs, unless they get taken recreationally which can often cause addiction it’s dependency that’s the issue. I see it as being a misnomer by so many people who think that because you’re finding it difficult to get off these medications call you an addict; it’s often extremely upsetting and frustrating.
I am glad you think so
Vitamin B12 are key factor for pain receptor.. get a suplemento.. try vitamin K7 .. it will help get magnesium gummies from vitamin shop the make or name : Calm .. try it ..
I'm gonna try it for fibromyalgia
Idk about pain but it sure works for my depression.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Is the FM/a test reliable to diagnose FM?
Amitriptyline is also mildly anticholinergic and therefore can decrease choline, a B-vitamin, essential in avoiding memory problems & dementia.
Anticholinergics don't block vitamin d. Choline is not even what they block. Instead, they block acetylcholine.
Why does anticholinergic decrease b vitamin M
Thank you for the information.
I've been taking it for over 30 years. I initially took it for insomnia as I've suffered from that since I was 14. I've had some form of manic depressive condition for as long as I can remember and when I started taking Endep it seemed to flatten it right out.
I've also suffered from chronic pain since I fractured my back at 16 and also developed severe sciatica from having one leg shorter than the other. I got up to 150 mg daily, but have since had cortisol shots and began wearing corrective footwear. I now only take 50mg daily to help with sleep and back pain as I have several disks completely gone.
Did it affect your kidneys after 30 years?
@@achimhardinggood you asked . I was thinking of that too. 30 years of contnuous use of meds requires you to have laboratory tests if the kidneys and livers are affected too
I’m glad it worked for you but it doesn’t do shit for me other than making me furious when I take it and then they give me other antidepressants which are useless. And they are wanting to make me a voodoo doll with shots and epidurals and ablation which I am not doing I’m mad and frustrated as hell. I’m going back to marijuana
Hello doctor, my moms Dr prescribed this for diabetes, is it okay to take it ?
Dr andrea i wanted as k u a question about omega h3, my son is seriously sick.
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor.
Thank you so much for sharing this very useful and helpful information about this drug that I have been using for about two years. I really appreciate all the helpful information 🙏 I have been observing some of the side effects but is not too fearful for me to quit the usage of the drug,reason being that it helps with my pains and its helps me sleep but I felt groggy and left tired at times that I felt like going back to sleep more. So now I have decided to use it earlier than before and I noticed that its now better. I truly appreciated all your posts many thanks.
You are welcome Cynthia!
What dose do you take?
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I have recently been diagnosed with IBS and Ive been prescribed mebeverine and amitriptyline 10 mg aswell I have to take the mebeverine 3 times a day I haven't started taking the amitriptyline yet as I'm worried about the side effects and why this was given to me for IBS my doctor wants me to try it but I'm still unsure.
Thanks dr
Welcome 😊
I was wondering if it was normal to be so tired on this med but I guess so
Even small dose is not safe for Epileptic patient as my seizures well in control?
I'm confused, I'm 8 months post op after having bilateral knee joints replaced and my GP put me on them to beat the depression at 5 months.
Still battling the depression but the knees are bending well.
Thankyou very much. Very useful information.
You are welcome
I need to try it. Nerve pain is bad and i cant get happy on my own.
I am 65 and have been on amitriptyline for 35 years for fibromyalgia pain. It has helped me so much but I really wanted to get off. I was on 30 mg and about 6 years ago I weened myself off over a period of 2 month. Once I was 100% off I was pretty determined not to go back on, and literally didn’t sleep for 6 weeks until I finally relented and got back on it. I have severe dry eyes and mouth so would like to try again. But I’m so scared because of what happened last time. I suppose I should do this under doctors careful watch. Was 2 months graduating by 1/2 10mg every 2 weeks too fast in your opinion? Nothing I took over the counter would help me sleep, and I’m talking absolutely zero sleep for 6 weeks. I felt like I was probably going to die if I didn’t get back on it!. I had a pretty busy schedule and don’t know how I did it. I did develop what felt like anxiety attacks which was later diagnosed as mitral valve prolapse. A beta blocker fixed my symptoms. Goodness, our bodies are so fragile!
I can understand. I'm 60 and and an insomnia sufferer for years.
Tried everything. Am planning to try acupuncture.
I'm on 5 mg ecitalopram( morning)
5 mg. Clonazapam ( for anxiety attacks)
Now I restatred 10 mg Amitriptyline for sleep. It helped, earlier and I stopped.
I too had the same symptoms, absolutely no sleep.
It's been 4 days and and I had a couple of nights good sleep after a long time.😂
Good to meet you.
Hello Dr. I'm new to your Channel I think that you are very helpful to alot of people and their Health issue. Can I ask you questions too.
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor.
I understand And Thank you I will continue to enjoy the videos.
Salute ✋✋✋✋✋🙏🙏🙏
I took Elavil and my food would get stuck in my throat. I couldn't get it up or throw it up. I tried drinking water and the food wouldn't budge. I could barely breathe. These episodes lasted for several minutes. Talk about fear of DYING, I felt I had minutes to live. Dr. said drink water and suck candy. Finally my doc stopped it. I don't choke anymore.
It did help with pain. It almost killed me.
Could you do a comparison between gabapentin/pregabalin and amitriptiline for neuropathic disease?
Thank you for your comment. That is a good question/suggestion for a future video.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Thank you for your answer. I asked in particular for the vulvar vestibulitis, only provoked and very localized, in absence of any other comorbilities (no hypertonicity of pelvic floor, no cystitis, no spontaneous symptoms, no infections, no nothing). It has been hypothesised a neuropathic aetiology and I don’t trust antidepressants. Thank you for reading.
Is there any way to take out those ponds I gain???
I tried Gabapentin..it gave me Horrible Vertigo!! It was a nightmare...
Have you seen my other video about intersticial cystitis? czcams.com/video/p_a7K22FWag/video.html
how to stop amitriptyline tho?
i experience severe orthostatic hypotension lately after using it for 1 year with no side effects at all, most doctors tell me that I can taper the med over a month and quit, but I think that can cause extreme withdrawal symptoms and a slower tapering might be better.
I had a photosensitive reaction on my face when I was taking it fr my migraine and doing laser hair removal,when I forgot to apply my sunscreen,so make sure anyone who’s on this drug and doing laser of her face,apply sunscreen before going under the sun
Thanks for sharing.
Can i use Amitriptylen and Duloxetin together ?
Duloxetin in the morning and Amitriptylen in the evening ?
You can.i have this medication
I am taking tegretol 200mg daily for facial pain can I add amritypaline
Hi, I would just like to come on here to say that Amitriptyline is the only medication alongside Duloxetine that took away my fibromyalgia pain and has allowed to me come off my sleeping medication (Zolpidem) completely which I was dependant on for over 5 years. I tried using Amitriptyline previously alongside Serdep and Lexamil and with that combination it had no effect. Not every medication will work for everyone but I can feel a big difference when I stop using it and almost feel an immediate flare up. I am currently on 10mg Amitriptyline and 30mg Duloxetine. Please talk to your medical provider about all your options and combinations and I hope you find the relief you are looking for! And thank you Dr Andrea for explaining the medications in so much detail, as a patient it feels so empowering to understand and be educated around what we are using.🌟
Can you take Duloxetine along with Amitryptiline together?
Interesting combination of two anti depressants. Still working for you? I assume you take duloxetine in the morning and amitriptiline at night.
Did you gain weight? Doctor is putting me on it today. Cymbalta rx worked for 3 yrs, but quit working. My fibromyalgia has gotten soo much worse. I'm in so much pain!
Thankyou so much Doc💖
Truly appreciate thus important information regarding to thus medication..
Side effects interesting
I only got told a few side effect
Not what I just heard,
During my consultation with the doctor today..
I wouldn't risk taking thus..
I don't have chronic pain.
Not sure what thus Would do with problem I'm having is my ear🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Most appreciate
God Bless 🙌 🙏 ❤ 💖
My pleasure
I’ve been on amitriptyline for almost two years now (10mg) and I have gained over 50lbs since starting the medication. Granted, about 15 of these were recovering lost weight due to the nerve pain in my stomach, but the other 35 I have no explanation for. I am a full time college athlete (15hrs a week) and eat somewhat healthy, although my cravings on Elavil have been bad. Do you think I’ll lose at least some of this weight if I go off this medication? It’s really effecting my self image and mental health.
I’m sorry to hear about that. Most people loose the weight they gained.
Same and I cannot lose it for nothing it sucks
I have been taking this for a while now. Gained 10k very quick I would rather not sleep then get fat,😢
I gained a solid 25 lbs since I started taking it. It’s been 2 years. My cravings are through the roof. I could eat all day / every minute. I tried getting off it the last 3 days. Shockingly, I lost 2 lbs in these 3 days. Not sure how. Unfortunately, insomnia, anxiety and migraine came back with a bang. I gave in and got back on it again today. Argh. This weigh gain is just terrible.
In a month I gained seven pounds. Got off it and the weight came right off. Almost gone in a month or so.
In IBS, is the sharp sore like pains on left side of stomach coming from the brain signals rather than it being actual pain at the site/area itself - which could be owed to anxiety or stress? This confuses some people of it is IBS pain or IBD pain. It’s gut/brain axis?
Hi M.A.H. That is a very good question. A mental health professional would be able to help a person to relax and handle their stress. All pains have a component of stress, so relieving that is very helpful. Please talk to your doctor.
All pain is interpreted in the brain, signaled from the injured site of the body. Pain in the left side of the abdomen is not necessarily a result of anxiety/stress. Possibly, consider researching a bit on pain.
Hello, i have itching testicles for no reason i have tested for all bacterias and everything, my doctor write me much creams but no works its still itching , and he write me this amitriptyline , did can help me witht that? I was little confuse about that
Great video! I've been taking Nortriptyline for over 2 years after developing corneal neuropathic pain from Lasik surgery. I'd love to get off of it but the pain comes back and I also find it impossible to sleep without it now even though I tapered off of it extremely slowly decreasing at 10mg/month. How do you normally suggest patients getting off this drug?
Ive been on this for ten hears then weaned off quicker
than I should have. Did it in about two months. I am now in my third month with poor sleep. On medical marijuana for the withdrawals symptoms but not effective for more than 5 hours. I am very unstable with many side effects. Please don’t start this drug without considering that getting off it is hell. It takes much more time than that as I’ve read up to two years. Please find another way.
Hello Dr Furlan how are you? I have changed from Endep to Nortriptyline recently. I have noticed that since I started taking it, I haven't had a bowel movement in a week despite taking lots of fibre, plenty of drink. Can these medicines affect your digestion? Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor. Have you seen my website yet? Check it out www.doctorandreafurlan.com
Read you script in you get with your medication that's what it's for
I've heard it can cause constipation
I have been on amitriptline since getting fibromyalgia in my 40’s and I used it for sleep. The fibro went away after 5 years. I kept taking it for sleep. It worked great for my sleep. Lately it has been cancelled due to getting a new med. I want it back as I am up all night and miss my sleep.
Thanks for sharing!
Good for u- but fibromyalgia doesn’t go away - good for you for false alarm but don’t say that and hurt others who actually suffer for life
@@TimetoShrink I had an amazing experience where I had a church full of witnesses seeing me get healed right in front of everyone. I was at the altar by myself. I should not have said it went away but that I was healed. I can’t explain it I just know it happened. I was crippled to the point of using crutches or a wheelchair. I never took it or take it lightly. Sorry for not being more sensitive. I will tell you the story if you are interested.
You mean we have to take it 5 years to get rid of fibromyalgia its scary ! For me i started newly and iam not convinced because of side effects
How did your fybro go
Thank you Dr. for the information. I was taking amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia, and the worts side effect was constipation. I have a depressive disorder, and amitriptyline helped me with than not with pain. I have tried many medications… right now I’m on Savella.
Thanks again and have a good day!❤️
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Does da ella help you with pain?
I have a chronic neck pain. Could it be Tannitus?
Thank you for taking the time to write this comment. I don't have the ability to give medical advice here because I am not able to get all the details that I need and most importantly, to examine you. I don't give individual medical advice via social media or by email. This channel is for educational purposes only. Please talk to your doctor.
I just started Amitriptyline recently and am not sure yet if it is helping my pain. One definite benefit is that I am falling asleep quicker and sleeping longer. I’ve had trouble sleeping for years because of pain. I may have fallen asleep but often would wake up within the hour and then have trouble getting back to sleep. I’m on a low dose so will see how it goes but at least know I have the option of increasing it. Thank you so much for this very informative video.
Hi Debbie, thank you for sharing this.
What dose are you taking?
Hey, how is it going with this medication? Does it still help?
Qt prolongation plz tell me what this is thank you
It is an abnormality in the electrocardiogram.
I like the way she speaks English. Clearly, she is a clever lass.
Waking up in the morning after taking amitriptyline is ... impossible! It's awful... but the sleep it allows is amazing. For me, it was its sleep benefits that finally helped me with my overall pain because I still cannot function normally (think take the bus, stairs, walk to/from, get groceries, carry a child (I chose to have none), do household tasks etc. because these actions cause neck/thoracic pain, as well as pain in the face.
I have taken 20mg for back pain for 10 weeks. I'm coming off it now though this video does not paint it in a negative light. I just don't think it's healthy to take these things too long. Am hoping the pain does not return!!!
Очень благодарна вам за ответы на волнующие меня вопросы по поводу амитриптиллина.Сначала была очень удивлена,что антидепрессанты участвуют так активно при лечении хронической боли и доктора их часто назначают.Потом сама убедилась в том,что препарат реально работает.
Thank you
Здравствуйте, а как долго вы пили амитриптилин? И для чего вам назначили? Были ли побочные?
Your All videos are very useful I watch them daily when I wake up in the morning . I'm 60 my legs and thighs muscles are going weak and have pain when I press plz can you help me what i do thanks
That is great, thank you Casper
Thank you for the information! My psychiatrist prescribed me amitriptylin, I've not taken it because of the numerous side effects. How often does it cause sexual disorders?
Plz tell me what is neuropathy pain .where in the body do you get neuropathy pain
I have another video about neuropathic pain. czcams.com/video/oa53SDg3fn0/video.html
I had used Amitriptyline for many years with excellent results for nerve pain, sleeplessness and depression. I had to stop taking it when I discovered it was causing dry mouth to the extent where I lost two teeth. Our saliva contains bacteria to fight tooth decay, however when in an extremely dry environment, this bacteria dies and becomes ineffective in fighting tooth decay. I wondered why the manufacturer did not clearly state this adverse effect and the answer became very clear, who would buy it if it causes the patient to lose teeth? Comes down to money. My dentist prescribed a high fluoride toothpaste to use twice daily even though I stopped taking the drug. Be aware. Tonytee
Thank you for sharing, Tony.
What dosage where you taking?
Xylitol helps that issue
Maybe drink more water to help with that?
Sir I am taking amitriptyline last 5days I am not getting sleep wat to do
Amitrptiline was great for getting rid of nerve pain
Amitriptyline can be used for nerve pain
What Milla grams did you take??
I had Shingles,still hurt all over,after 12 years..They gave me,then,should I get again or??sick up HURTING,what is lowest dose..I used to cut in half,cause it would make me sleep,like 10 hours.HELP PLEASE,DOCTOR,
@@DrAndreaFurlan it didn’t do anything for my nerve pain. All it did for me is cause severe anger towards everything and everyone.
@@DrAndreaFurlan Hi Dr I been KK amitriptyline for about four years then I stop now I start again can I take one in the morning and remind me in the night I am a 10 mg
I have been taking this medication for more than two years. It doesn’t take my pain away completely but it has help some. The best part has been the sleep I get with it. I have never slept this well before. That alone merits taking the medication. The only draw back is that I think it has dried out the skin around my mouth and I no longer able to use my beloved tretenoin around my chin area. Has anyone experience this?
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Doctor prescribed me this 10mg for a severe case of broken heart real bad state can’t eat can’t sleep been over 3 weeks now will this help as I don’t want to be dependant on medication and can I come off it if I don’t like it as I never took medication in my life but I need help as I’ve 2 kids and can’t go on like this 🙏
I'm sorry to hear that. Please ask your doctor.
What’s the difference between amitriptyline and, nortriptyline?
Thank you for your comment. That is a good question/suggestion for a future video.
I found amitriptyline made me too groggy in the morning. I am now taking nortriptyline and would be grateful if you could compare the two.
You know, the specialist didn't even bother to find out whether I had any medical issues before prescribing chronic 50 mg Trepilene, 2 Tramadol and an anti inflammatory for my fibromyalgia insomnia. I stopped the Tramadol, besides giving me horrendous constipation, it didn't do anything for pain, and the antiinflammatory because of possible kidney and liver side effects, say I lived another 30 years.
So the Trepilene is only for a sleep aid, I use 75 mg every second day, have to alternate otherwise my body gets used to meds too quickly.
I need help from the CZcams experts PLEASE. I was just prescribed amitriptyline for Paruresis & Over active night time bladder (which are 2 contradictory diagnosis but are very real for me) hit me with some information about how this medicine may help or make things worse. I struggle with starting to pee and others being around(urine tests, urinals and sounds)But at night when trying to sleep (i have insomnia), if I don't fall asleep within 15-30 min from last pee my body will tell me I must go again even if it's just a few drips(i cannot ignore the urge unless meds make me pass out). Over and over 15-30 min I'm up. Tmi I know but need you're input!
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Excellent video. I am currently taking Endep (amitriptyline) 10mg at dinner time to mitigate compressed C7 nerve pain. It makes me quite sleepy but when wake up in the morning around 5 I feel that the pain comes back just as aggressive as before taking it. I have been on this medication for 2 weeks now. In the last 20 years I have been an extremely fit cyclist therefore I have a slow heart beat (bradycardia) around 44-to 48 beats per minute. Now I have stopped all my physical activities due to the intense nerve pain in my neck. Can Endep affect my heart due to QT Prolongation? I am also feeling depressed and anxious every day. I don't know if this is due to the extreme pain or the medication. I am 66. What do you think? Thanks.
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Get vitamin k7 .. and if you consume a lot of garlic supplements stop it .. garlic lowers your heart bit . Eat beet
VITAMIN B12 is a key receptor for pain .. if you are missing vitamin B12 you’re more likely to feel more pain ..
hello doctor. I'm 27 years old, and I have a lot of anxiety, I think a lot negatively, I have dizziness, my eyes sting a lot, I see blurry, there's pressure in my temples, pain in my head, I can't take it anymore :(( I called a psychologist , and told me to go to the family doctor and ask for a prescription for amitriptyline 25 mg, the doctor did not give me this medicine, instead he gave me preumathazin neuraxpharm 20 mg, I took it for 2 days in a row, on the 3rd day I couldn't speak anymore, my mouth was dry, I had a panic attack, my question is to go back to my family doctor and tell him to prescribe me amitriptyline, do you think he can help me ?as the psychologist told me?I'm sorry but I don't know english very well thanks!
I take 10-15 mg of amitriptiline. Can I take 50mg of htp5 supplement? I know they both increase serotonin and their is a high dose serotonin syndrome risk but I will be taking very small doses is this okay?
I doubt you should mix... sounds like high risk serotonin syndrome...def check with your doc or pharmacist.
I am ankylosin spondylitis patient,please healp me,,,2 hips pain
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I was on this for several years, for me it's garbage, didn't work at all. Mind you, nothing has worked for me for over 30 years. I don't know how I've made it this far with the nerve pain and losing use of body parts.
Same as you hun. X
Doc,i taking amitriptyline for more than 1 month. I taking half of 25mg every night.is drying of my throat cause by this medicine or because of my acid. Since taking this amitriptyline, i sleep very good. But because of this dry throat effect and the info you said, iam planning to stop it. Can i ask suggestion from doc. Thank you
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I have been taking the drug for 3 months and my throat is on fire. I have serious dry mouth
I took it for two weeks for tension headaches
The treatment period has ended
After leaving it for how many days does its side effects last and disappear from the body?
I once took it for 3 months and stopped it cold turkey. I had terrible withdrawal symptoms due to stopping so suddenly, so I wouldn't recommend that, but the withdrawal symptoms lasted only about a week. Around 2-3 weeks I felt mostly like my old self with my symptoms prior to taking Amitriptyline.
@@YawninHaze what was your dosage?)
Good sleep .
Does the drug treat numbness and neuropathy. And jaw pain, doctor?
It depends on the cause of the jaw pain.
@@DrAndreaFurlan The cause of jaw pain. Neuritis and immunity attacked the nerves, affecting the jaw and body. But I took this remedy, perhaps it treats numbness and muscle spasm.
Is it good for trigeminal neuralgia patients?
Thats what i was thinking too. I just came across this drug and heard it might be good for trigeminal neuralgia but il have to do more research on it
Hello Dr. I have been using amitriptyline 10mg since 2 years.
Now I would like to stop Amitriptyline. So I started decreasing from last 4 months as 1/4th for monthly. Now I am using only 2.5mg. but I am facing withdrawal symptoms Like Insomnia, confusion, tiredness, erectile dysfunction, headache, and siviour gastric problem. How can I stop Amitriptyline. Please give me suggestion.
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@VAMSI
How are u doing now????Did u able to come off from amitriptyline???
Hey vamsi please update
Get magnesium!! From vitamin shop the name is : calm magnesium gummies.. get vitamin b12 and zinc ..
Can I take 60 mg of Cymbalta and 10 mg of Amitriptyline for chronic bilateral TMJ pain? I also take Pregabalin which helps a lot.
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I have jaw pain, does it help to relieve the pain?
What about weight gain?