I took the product for 3 months while battling depression after having bilateral knee replacements and loved the medication and I only took 10ml a day.
I recently lost my daughter. I put myself on Amitriptyline. It's working well. Counseling and getting a psychiatrist took to long to come to fruition. My Dr. wrote me a script for 10 mg, he has never heard of Amitriptyline
Hi Josh. I have been prescribed amitriptyline for some years. After seven years,I had to stop for a couple of years after passing out and crashing my car. I was on a cocktail of drugs all prescribed at roughly the same time. It was supposed to help with suicidal impulses. These have come back with vengeance. I hope this information helps someone else and adds to your body of knowledge
@@kriyal_kris. Don't take it. Find something else. I liked the relaxation part, but it soon made me do crazy things, several times almost causing my death. No suicidal thoughts ever though. It seemed to build up and i had to reduce the dosage. I gradually weaned myself off it, but in reality it took years to get rid of all the odd things that happened to me. I'm not saying it didn't work, but you will pay dearly for it with the side effects and withdrawal. Take something else.
I just started taking Amitriptyline (10mg) for my headaches and occasional migraines, as well as trouble sleeping. I will keep you all updated! My neurologist recommended me to take up to 50mg if needed. There have been days I’ve increased my dose to 20mg-30mg.
This drug is my saviour …75mg…it helps me sleep, stops the unbearable pain in the legs …it’s given me my life back, as I was bed ridden wit CFS…side effect …blurred vision…oh it also stops me crying everyday and helps with my anxiety ❤️
I was on the drug for many years but had no difficulty stopping the drug when the doctor told me to do so. But different people react differently so one has to be very careful.
I've been taking 10mg for 4 weeks for chronic headaches. The headaches have completely stopped and the pain and tension I've had in my neck for 19 years has vanished. I feel like a new woman. I take mine about 7 in the evening and I can't say it really makes me sleep, but I am on a low dose. I don't feel drowsy the next day. The only side effect I have is extremely dry mouth but I can cope with that for the benefits.
i've been taking 25mg for some time for my anxiety and it makes me sleep like 14-15h, i get dizzy every time i stand up, it made me paranoid for some reason, i get really dehydrated and as for the benefits well: it got rid of the crippling anxiety and insomnia
Been taking this for a few years and something I often do is experience a "waking sleep" where I am coming out of sleep almost and still dreaming and talking. I very often fall back into deep sleep but I remember my waking dream when I awake fully. It's a strange sensation.
@fupatrooper1638 ...I experience the same thing. Sometimes I am asleep and dreaming but can still see the room around me. I started Amitriptyline a few years ago and switched to Nortriptyline 4 months ago. Still "waking dreaming," along with some other side effects like muscle spasms/clenching and tremors. Was prescribed for interstitial cystitis.
Been on 50mg daily for six years now for migraine prevention. The following are my side effects I experience daily 1. Myoclonus (involuntary muscle movements) 2. Stuttering and overall speech impairment 3. Short term memory loss (If you’ve seen 50 First Dates it’s similar to 10-second-Tom) I’ll be deep in conversation and in the middle of my talking my brain wipes clean and I can’t remember a single thing I was talking about How did this drug help my migraines?- I used to get migraines 5-7 days out of the week since elementary school, with Amitriptyline I only get 1-4 a week (4 at most on a bad week) These results have been truly life changing HOWEVER-- Overall I would not recommend this drug to anyone. Reason being, my cognitive function has been greatly impacted and I can’t speak normal anymore.
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Speech impairment for sure. I come off this drug for one night and my voice is so much easier to control. I suffer with tmj and a very locked jaw which also affects speaking.
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This helped my nerve pain after injury, but it made me so sleepy I took myself off it quickly. I don’t know how I would go back to work being so wiped out in the morning. I’m going to have to try and deal with the pain another way.
Drugs like amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine are complete garbage dude, you should know yourself better than anyone and definitely better than someone who gets paid to prescribe meds that can be either dangerous, unpleasant or highly addictive. You'd be better off drinking alcohol for your nerve pain, but in reality things like Kava and CBD really do help a lot and don't have a bunch of disgusting side effects, Kava and cbd are very clean, and they feel natural when you're experiencing their effects. I only took cyclo once out of curiosity and never again it was a horrible time and felt super dirty, I would never be on any of this gross stuff but I do know that amitriptyline is very similar if not identical to cyclobenzaprine from what I've heard, both are horrible which is why they've been discontinued in so many places.
all antidepressants are filth, all ADHD and bipolar meds are filth, and they both mess people up more than helping them. Opioids and Benzos are awesome but only because they feel so great, sadly they're highly addictive.
I’ve been on it for three days now for migraines. One side effect I’ve noticed is nightmares. It’s made me restless at night and causes me to have broken sleep. When I do sleep I always get nightmares but gp said it will go within two weeks
@@faiazsaif5468 doesn't sound right. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to get into your system so it won't be the amitriptyline. Stick with it. Once you take it regular, you'll find your sleep is excellent. What dose are you taking?
@@me-ju3fv I spoke to my gp today and he mentioned it’s not an issue if I experience nightmares already because it’s a side effect that will go within two weeks. I’m currently on 10mg but my gp said if my nightmares do not go or my migraines do not seem to ease within 2 weeks then he will consider changing my medication. The leaflet it came with did state that it would take 4-6 weeks before I feel the full effect.
this really works for my nerve pain but the additional side effects of constant heightened anxiousness and now headaches are the reason I'm coming off it
I have been taking it for almost two months now and it has really helped with my headache frequency. I find my libido is slightly affected but its this weird paranoid feeling I'm experiencing that I'm not a fan of. If this the anxiousness your experiencing or something totally different.
@@SC-ni5me Ive been on them 2 years, currently taking 60 mg each night. They do slow down my thinking and increase my anxiety but it was a good trade off to combat these awful itching/electric shocks I have. Going to try Duloxetine next
Yes. I got 50mg prescribed for depression and i switched crying with severe panic attacks. Not a good trade I might say! I honestly rather live with depression my whole life than be plagued by nocturnal panic attacks every night and all day chest flutters and heart palpitations. Now I'm terrified of going to sleep because I'm so scared of these brutal nocturnal panic attacks and I'm stuck in this endless loop of having anxiety about getting anxiety. I hope once this shit leaves my body completely I'll be normal again.
@@xBeautifulcindy Drugs like amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine are complete garbage dude, you should know yourself better than anyone and definitely better than someone who gets paid to prescribe meds that can be either dangerous, unpleasant or highly addictive. You'd be better off drinking alcohol for your nerve pain, but in reality things like Kava and CBD really do help a lot and don't have a bunch of disgusting side effects, Kava and cbd are very clean, and they feel natural when you're experiencing their effects. I only took cyclo once out of curiosity and never again it was a horrible time and felt super dirty, I would never be on any of this gross stuff but I do know that amitriptyline is very similar if not identical to cyclobenzaprine from what I've heard, both are horrible which is why they've been discontinued in so many places. Kava, CBD, Ashwaganda and Kratom are all far better options for depression or anxiety my man, I have first hand experience with kava and Ashwaganda, and I can tell you these 2 herbal supplements work great, I've been on kava and Ashwaganda for 3 years now they do a great job of helping my pain and anxiety, keep in mind I do throw in some cannabis often.
I hate it so bad , paroxetine worked better for me , amitriplyne got me worse and gave me violent panic attacks that lasts for a whole day like 6 to 8 hours
I’ve taken this for 2.5 years 15-20 mg. It helps me sleep and for that I love it so much!!! It doesn’t get rid of my fibromyalgia pain completely specially the flare Ups but it has made a little difference. I don’t have very noticeable side effects at this low dose maybe just my skin being a little dryer. I am afraid to go up in dose to get more pain control as that will probably give me more side effects so I’ll stay at my dose for now. To me this med is worth it.
On 40mg my side affects are tingling of feet, weight gain dry mouth, confusion exhaustion. Taking these for 4months need to change as not agreeing with me.
I've been on 25 mgs of this drug for 22 years!! I had no idea what it would lead to down the road. Within 5 years I had Tachycardia...docs never knew why. Now I have been diagnosed with QT Prolongation which can be a deadly heart condition. I've gotten off this drug before in the past with awful nausea, head pressure, motion sickness feeling. Now I have to taper off it again after 22 years....have no idea how I'm gonna do this...it will have to be VERY slow. My poor heart has taken a beating with this med. Blurry vision and very dry mouth as well. Plus if you take this beware of taking certain antibiotics among a list of many other drugs that can increase the QT Prolongation as well. My cardio doc put me on Verapamil which I found out recently can increase the effects of Amitriptyline....a big thanks to the doc and pharmacist for not advising me on this interaction!
I'm right behind you. I've been on this also 25mg 18 years and I tried to get off. I went off of it for 3 months and I was flipping out, same symptoms you are having. I am too fearful to get off. I now have acid reflux so bad I think if is from this and I am coughing my head off. The withdrawals are worse than anything I have ever felt, extreme anxiety attacks. I cut mine in half and did that for 1 year, but I didn't feel myself at all. So went back to 25mg. Good Luck to you.
@@Melanie-ix4nq I'm so sorry! I'm stuck on it! My QT is gone tho...my cardio made me get off all supplements and now my heart is okay...still have Tachy tho. I think it will be too dangerous for me to get off this drug. I'm 54! I just have to be very careful with other meds that might interact with it. Yes, I've heard the withdrawals are awful for many. I used to get Acid reflux but once I gave up dairy and gluten it went away. I'm surprised the med hasn't caused me any other issues that I know of. It definitely helps my Microscopic colitis so I guess I'll be on this crap for life. You have to cut down super slow on this stuff. Like with liquid titration. I also have TMJ disorder and it helps with that plus Eagles Syndrome.
@@terrir.7604 Terri, so sorry you have these issues. I'm 65 and I can't handle the withdrawals, I went back on it after flipping out after 3 months off of it. I will be on this stuff too forever. It does help my IBS. It use to help my cough, now it doesn't work for this chronic cough I have now. I had that TMJ I couldn't open my mouth very wide eat, but it did go away. Colitis you poor thing. My cousin had Colitis. Hey what ever helps you, stay on it. I don't know what Eagles Syndrome is, I will look it up. Best Wishes to you.
@@Melanie-ix4nq thank you! I'm sorry you are having to deal with a chronic cough again. My Microscopic colitis is in remission...it's not near as nasty as Ulcerative colitis. If I stay away from triggers I'm good. I do believe getting off Ami tho would stress out my body too much and the colitis would come back. I'm now being treated for TMj...it's a long journey. My jaws are retruded so bringing them forward. Will help my narrow airway as well. TMJ leads to Eagles. Yes, I believe at a certain age it's just too dangerous actually to even try getting off these kinda meds. Sad but true. I'm also on a benzodiazepine which is hell-ish as well to get off of but I'm stuck with my conditions and all. I pray your cough gets better for you in time. Best wishes to you too!
I’ve been taking this for a little over a month and I feel like I’m hallucinating all the time and it’s terrifying!! I’m calling my doctor on Monday and telling them what’s happening.
@@OldBon3s Yeah my moms been on them for soooooo long, and it's not a constant thing.. but every now and then this halucination shit happens and it's terrifying from the outside. I believe it's from over dosing tho. Be careful.
@@seankiesling2054 im not sure the dosage but from what i understand she takes them before bed to sleep, then occasionally wakes up and dosent realize and takes more so im assuming double the recomended dose
Im 32 year old male, took this medication for two weeks for pain, first week started on 25mg then on the second week went up to 50mg, 14 days after starting the medication I was noticing it would take me several minutes to be able to urinate, I went back to my dr who said to drop down to 25mg from 50 for two days then stop taking it. I’m still having trouble urinating.. can this take a while to return to normal?
300 mg ? In the uk the max dose is 150 mg. can it thin hair. My hair is terrible after taking this. I think amitrytaline has a max dose of 150mg, not 300mg.
I had numbness and tingling sensation in my hands, pressure in chest area, uncontrollable tingling in my face and difficulty in breathing,... which my doctor diagnosed me with anxiety, so he advised me take this
Can someone help? Just had one tablet 10mg of this stuff for lower back pain and my mums started googling and got me all worked up about them. Ive had massive bouts of depression and anxiety in the past and surely one 10mg pill isnt going to change that? Not taking anymore id rather deal with the pain then start with the mental problems again.
kevin wheatley hi mate, not bad mentally but physically in a mess. Turns out ive got a degenerative bulging disc in lumbar spine which is a killer every day down my legs and that! Tough 5 months,thanks for asking 😀
I take this for anxiety and depression. I don't take it everyday because weight gain and sexual dysfunction is an absolute no go. I take it once, maybe twice, per week. I get the long sleep on the night I take it. God, that is so nice. Sleeping for more than 5 hours is wonderful. By taking it infrequently, I don't get "used" to it, so it works nicely every time. I really like this medicine but I would not take it every day.
@@The6Eternal6Dark6Lord If you're having dizziness with it and want to lower your dose, talk to your prescribing doctor. Don't just change the dose on your own. Dizziness sounds like a blood pressure problem. Check with your doc.
I only have 10mg every now and then when i really need to! Iv had massive positive effects, and its the only thing to ever touch my migraines it disappears?! Even my mood and energy levels seems to calm some of my adhd symptoms?! Is this something likely to last or have people needed to up dosage?🤔cos so far its like a perfect pill
@@springalingading .likewise myself.never ever.again .it's best to use topical.ice pack.or take a over the counter med.some of these meds make you feel worse than you ever feel
My doctor prescribed me this with 10 miligrams for my heart beat and other things... I'm kinda confused because that's a heart thing, not a depressive thing.
my doctor gave me to me for migraine , no idea why antidepressant for headache , but what is the effect for heart , i'm also planning on taking 10mg . something is missing or we don't understand doctors heads .
Chronic fatigue is a misdiagnosis for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). My adult daughter in California has ME, and it is a very painful disease along with chronic exhaustion as well. She takes Methadone for her pain. I have had Fibromyalgia and chronic exhaustion for 34 years, and it comes with a sleep disorder in which delta wave sleep is always interrupted by alpha wave intrusion and causes me to wake up multiple times each night. I take 150 mg of Amitriptyline every night at bedtime which keeps me in delta wave sleep, and keeps me there without alpha wave intrusion. A dozen or so years ago, I also developed Insomnia. I take 15 mg of Temazepam along with the Amitriptyline at bedtime which gets me to fall asleep. I do not take Amitriptyline for depression, I take it for the sleep disorder. One of the side effects from long term use of Amitriptyline is unspecified polyneuropathy in both of my feet, which causes a burning sensation on the soles of my feet. FM has dozens of different symptoms. Some come and go, and others come and stay. No two people with FM are alike. What is common with all women and men who have FM, is it is a disease that lasts a lifetime.
i got severe adverse side effects from this while I'm completely healthy according to my blood and cardiologist, I feel very dizzy and feelings of pre fainting, after using the med for 1 year with 0 problems. These side effects are kinda debilitating cause I can't even walk for 2' or stand up for too long. Should I taper off it? What will happen if I usually get 20mg daily, but I only have 25mg available now, will these side effects get even worse?
I've been on this for 3 weeks and my feet and hands are painfully cold, and I can feel/hear my bodily sensations. Has anyone else experienced this? My mood swings are still very up and down but I am much more organized and productive and sleep has improved.
Thank you. I was prescribed 10 mg. for pain and even by cutting down to 5 mg. I was very tired and it seemed to make me more depressed. I stopped it after a few days because I was worried about all of the interactions.
My doctor prescribed this to me as a trial for my chronic cough. Now reading all these comments is freaking me out! Should I even consider taking it? I don’t want this health problem turn into something different but worse
I experience that too with my right foot, it feels like blood doesnt pass on the area, this drug has messed up my life, hv bin on it 9months now, side effects r worse than the benefits
i took 50 my first day i felt nothing and got off it off immediately cus i was scared it might harm me but the only side effect i had was feeling like everything was slow and quiet
I took this for about a month now for my nerve pain after the crash. it helps me to sleep but still feels the pain. but what I noticed I'm not the same person anymore, my brain feels very slow in thinking or make decisions, I'm not that cheerful like who I used to be. few friend pull me out and asked me why I didn't talk much and I just quiet most of the time and one of my friend said I looked sad and she tried to cuddle me but I didn't cuddle he back, it was far from who I used to be. not just that I feels very tired and sleepy even during day time. it just limit me from normal routines with family and workwise. I feel very low
I've been on amitriptyline for over 6 months now and I seem to be extremely tired for like 3-4 hours in the morning despite having 8+ hours sleep. Any ideas how i can stop this? Would really appreciate any form of help, thank you.
I also had post-waking sleepiness from this medication and I found that smoking a few pipes of methamphetamine after breakfast really helps me to wake up properly. I'm joking. Yes I do actually use it, but I combat the morning lethargy by drinking Red Bull or other similar caffeinated energy drinks. Ice cold cola may work for you aswell, or strong coffee such as Espresso style (Arabica coffee is the type you want to look for). I do that, have a shower, do some push ups and I'm good to go. Sure I still feel a bit dazed even after the Red Bull, but still remarkably better than when I don't use caffeine and high sugar content drinks.
I feel very numb (emotionally). Very irrational thoughts. Quick to anger. I can’t even hold a conversation anymore or listen to anyone speak because I can’t remember what they said. Just crazy… I don’t want to take this stuff anymore.
Personally I was prescribed for slipped disc upon low mood, GP advised it would help better both issues, and I first I felt like it was working, 2 weeks in and 2 months since my sleep pattern is all over the place.. 10-14 hours some days, 6-7 others... Fatigued to fuxk
Hi I have been on amitriptyline for 2 years 20 mil every night do I need tapping of if I want to stop and what will happen will I have withdrawal symptoms please help
hi and thanks . significant depressed mood and brain fog from 10/20 mg for IBS . can't figure if it helped much with condition so ceased taking . God Bless all here.
I alternate this with Brazapam and Tranquipam for fibromyalgia insomnia. 50 mg is too little and 75 too much so I have to choose my nights carefully. I didn't realise it could cause urine retention, I've been for 2 bladder procedures already. Now I use certain techniques to empty my bladder. I take one during the day if I'm very emotional or upset about something and don't want to bawl my eyes out in front of people. The cotton mouth is a definite side effect for me.
Dr I'm a brain aneurysm survivor I been having alot complacations I show this to my doctor cause they don't think they wrong what can I do to make them do their job the right way
I have zero side effects, I use 25mg for pain and sleep but the only problem is that it no longer makes me sleepy which is the side effect I need :D I had to up the dosage from 10mg to 25mg for this exact reason too. You definitely get used to it.
@@PAULLONDEN mm, I stopped ami for ssri (ami was for chronic pain, ssri for PMDD) just in case they have combined effects, and at least in lower dosages I didn't notice any drawbacks for stopping
I began taking 25mgs of this drug 5 days ago. At 1st had bad foggy/hangovers. But after each day it got better. I was given this drug for sleep. So far, I haven't had any other side effects!
@@vikrambansal1375 I am also taking 25mg. I am sleeping and eating great. I was underweight so I am welcoming a few extra pounds. This could be a problem though for someone that doesn't want to gain weight.
@@kareena3838 great...i am taking zolfresh 10 mg for sleep...but only gives me 4 hours of sleep....i tried 10 mg tryptomer..didnt work....mirtazipine 7.5 also didnt work...i took lonazep .5 for 3 months but had to come off..is 25 too strong ??
@@vikrambansal1375 at first I would wake up a little groggy. Nothing that a shower and a cup of coffee would nt fix though. I had terrible insomnia and anxiety and depression. I forgot what a good night sleep was until I started taking amitryptaline. I actually started on 10mg so maybe try that.
How do I get off of Amitriptyline if I had a really bad hand injury and the hand still hurts. I am just so tired of taking medication. I am trying to do a mind over matter approach to the hand injury. Not sure it's even possible.
I take the highest dose to help me sleep, however they only give me around four hours but if I didn’t take them I wouldn’t sleep at all and that is true. The down side is that I have to put up with a very dry mouth and suffer with mouth ulcers all of the time. I am beginning to wean off the them because I suffer so much with mouth problems. They are ruining my life. I need an alternative. For me they are absolutely horrendous!
Hello there, I have been on Amitriptaline for about eighteen months. I take a far higher dose than you do. I am prescribed 150mg a day which I take before bed to help with sleep. I have VERY! Slowly weaned myself off 50mg up to now, that works out about 25mg per month. In another three weeks or so I will reduce again by 25mg. If I could, I would stop them immediately but thankfully I know better. I tried going cold turkey a while ago and ended up bedridden I was that bad😢 For what reason are you taking them may I ask? As for your question I am afraid to say I can’t really help you. However if I was you I wouldn’t just stop. With me withdrawing slowly it hasn’t had an impact on me. So that’s the way to go.
@@amandabayley2249 I used them for my anxiety and insomnia. Used it for 5 days already. Im thinking of stopping it and wonder it it cause me withdrawal symtoms.
When I've taken this, it made me so tired I couldn't even function, and this was a 25 mg pill. I can barely get out of bed after taking it. It made me sleep like 12 hours at a time if not more. I would wake up feeling like I drank a whole bottle of whiskey. It made me feel like I had the worst hangover you could EVER imagine. I even tried splitting the pill in half and got the same effects. I don't know how anybody can take amitriptyline.
I've been on 150 MG for a couple of years along with Duloxtine 60 mg, twice daily. I have fibromyalgia. No it doesn't always work, pain can be really bad when I have a flair up. My doctor wants me to quit all medication. I don't see that happening.
I get Severe pain in large muscles, Shoulders, neck,Arms, hands Top back small joints eg thumb base and weak leg muscles since on Amitriptyline. Somewhere, a low level of an uncommonly mentioned body substance (not vitamin or any vit) can cause this... Please find out for me...
@@yowatdafuq4977 Hello Solomon, I can't tell you much more because nobody has told me. When I went on amitrip., my Dr had me sign a 'form' as 1 in 1000 people have a bad reaction to it. Turns out I was one of the 1000. I was wondering what happened as the reaction stopped in the ambulance of its own accord and all was fine, but I did not recieve an explanation. It was just my personal response to it.
@@yowatdafuq4977 please can you tell me how many days it take to calm down. I just had 1 tablet 10mg yesterday. Been feeling drowsy and very weird feeling. Please reply.
Just started a week ago at 10mg/ day. I am having bad side effects and want to stop. Can I stop cold turkey with it only being a week and 10 mgs or do I need to taper off??
10 miles I think u can stop quite easy I suffer nerve pain and take 150 a day and if the pain don't stop I take 50mg more I'm not going to lie with so much confusion in my brain I get more angry than the incredible Hulk iv fallen out with 2 of my kids because they don't understand me I just need to be left alone for every ones safety
If it's only a week there might occur a rebound and not severe side effect if more than 4 weeks then u need to taper like 10 mg to 5 mg 2-4 weeks then 5 mg to 2.5 2 weeks then boom
@@atulnarayan0 bro you don't need to taper it by yourself you need to consult doctor because some doctor drop the medicine and give another like serotonin reuptake inhabitors after the amitrypltine have stopped working
Hello I’m still taking amitriptyline from July 2022 when I talk amitriptyline I find good results after couple of months again the same thing started even know I taking so what can I do ever day my face like angry face when I go to public area I control it
I've been taking it for twenty years and I ran out and now I'm having all kinds of bad symptoms stomach cramps weight loss nausea weakness no appetite and couldn't get hold of my Dr for refill and it's been over a week now I'll probably have to go to the ER before I can get any better
Mate I have bulimia and body dysmorphia and my GP gives me bloody amitriptyline and as for having bipolar and being borderline, well read the side effects💀 But the rest of the side effects that are very common and common are literally awful, I feel like they’re gonna make me worse. I already have enough episodes, anger and bad sweating as it is.
I used to be on 4 x 50mg tablets (200mg) but i am only on 50mg now, and like you say it does have anticholinergic effects but that's welcome because the sedation is why i want to be prescribed it in the first place. it helps illiminate the need for other sedatives like Benzodiazepines which are less likely to be prescribed anyway. The urinary retention is a slight problem but not too bad. I had to start sitting down to pee (25 years in now) lol it works tho
@nickydaviesnsdpharms3084 More men should try sitting down while peeing , For those who wonder why , try standing peeing with bare legs , and you feel the spray from the toilet bowl hitting your legs. I too do it for about 30 years now.
i have really bad insomnia and i’ve taken 15 different sleeping meds in order to find amitriptyline. it works pretty well and i’ve been taking it for the past few months with not much noticeable side effects except memory loss.. i also have really high blood sugar so i’m close to being diabetic.. i don’t know what meds i should switch to that can help me go to sleep and stay asleep without making my blood sugar high bc i fr don’t want diabetes lol
what dosage are you on , my doc wanted to give me 10mg but from what i read on the internet scary side effect i decide not taking it . i don't know really ...it's confusing
@@daphnecornwall8837 fr tho, i don’t understand how ive already gone through so many different sleep meds and they either work but make me feel awful or don’t work at all…..
Drugs like amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine are complete garbage dude, you should know yourself better than anyone and definitely better than someone who gets paid to prescribe meds that can be either dangerous, unpleasant or highly addictive. You'd be better off drinking alcohol for your nerve pain, but in reality things like Kava and CBD really do help a lot and don't have a bunch of disgusting side effects, Kava and cbd are very clean, and they feel natural when you're experiencing their effects. I only took cyclo once out of curiosity and never again it was a horrible time and felt super dirty, I would never be on any of this gross stuff but I do know that amitriptyline is very similar if not identical to cyclobenzaprine from what I've heard, both are horrible which is why they've been discontinued in so many places.
Very dark Pee , Liver issues , sexual disfunction, extreme heart burn(GERD) . I had mild depression and insomnia , it worked very well. But I stopped once I recovered as the side effects weren't pleasant. I used omeprazole while I used it
Hi I’ve been on amitriptyline for 3 years now 100 mg. I am very much struggling with severe tiredness, at the beginning when I start Amitriptyline on a small dose I felt a bit better but now it’s affecting my life and work. I am thinking of stopping amitriptyline can you advise me how to. Thank you
Don't quit cold turkey or the symptoms will come back in vengence the best way is to work with ur doctor to titrate down to 40mg its a maintenance dose and well tolerated
This was awful for me, recently prescribed for some pain and insomnia 10mg 1 tab. Took it at 10:30 pm and it made me groggy and sleepy for 27 hours straight just on that one pill, yuck. Sent a message to my Dr. Office that I was not taking it anymore. Unsafe to drive and not someone who wants to fall asleep on my clients lol.
I took amitriptyline for nerve pay for couple yrs but suffered severe bladder retention after hydromorphine added to mix. I”ve suffer from nerve and regular pain after two btoken hips and knee replacement. I also have a rare form glaucoma getting worse fast. Now legally blind plus require 2-3x day nursing care to drain my bladder. Only 66. Is the bladder retention permanent? My urologist thinks so. Been off these meds about 3wks. Please let me know. Thank you. Susan.
Hello! I'm 16 and my doctor prescribed this to me (half of 25 mg) I've been taking it before bedtime nearly two months now, somehow I felt really, really sad for no reason at all and I have intrusive thoughts that are really bad (like death and suicide), it's really really hard to bear with, do you think this is normal as a side effect of this type of depressant? should I just bear with it? what do you think I should do and is there any advice you can tell me doc?
Hey im on this same stuff I'm on 30 mg a day take 1 pill before breakfast and 2 at dinner because it's a long story but my doctor prescribed this for me not for anxiety or depression but for esophagus spasms to see if it help cause I feel a beat under my chest
Hi! 6 months late to your comment, but YES. It is a common side effect on children and teenagers. Don't worry, but you do should talk to someone. Remember, it is a side effect, but it doesn't mean that your feeling is not valid.
Be very careful, tell your doctor exactly how you feel, sadness, suicidal thoughts are a big red flag! Do you have ADHD? I found out that certain medications should not be given if you have this condition (Lyrica, Gabapentin, Neurontin, Cymbalta…) as they give you suicidal thoughts🤯
🦷 this medication can cause tooth lost besides that a full bladder almost all the time. I missed one dose and was pissing like a race horse 🏇however I missed a few doses and my brain started to burn 🔥 omg 😱
A friend said his leg hurt after a para shoot jump he took 1 tablet Sunday morning and his family had to wake him up Tuesday family telling him he has to go to work but he couldn't because his ankle wake broke he slept straight for 2 days with a broken ankle
Hello Doc. I had Shingles on my face it affected the nose mouth eye and whole face in general. I was treated and im now ok but the problem i have is naive pain. I went to the doctor and hospitals they recommend that for 1 year daily at i should take 1 trepiline tablet. Now the problem is over weight, sweating and itching aftet bath. What should i do.
I seem to have 2 to 3 heart beats which thuds very hard fast then slow then fast etc. The beats are irregular. I’ve only just discovered this is a side affect of the drug (I take 10mg once per night). Is this known to develop into something serious? Thanks for your video
I have continued taking the medication but take breaks from it from time to time. I take breaks because it seems to loose it’s effectiveness- when I start again it works. Dr has said I should just increase my dosage if it doesn’t seem to work but I prefer to just have a break then re-start. Heart palpitations/ rapid heart beats continues to be a problem but not as it was 1 year ago. I believe the problem may have been triggered by eating late (I think) but as I said, it’s not a regular occurrence as it once was.
It doesn't matter what studies say about how long it takes your body to get rid of it. Even if your body get rid of it doesn't mean that you would avoid withdrawal effects and all the physical symptoms, this is because your brain has to re adapt again. Everybody is different and will respond differently, it also depends on how long you took this drug and how you did the tapping. Don't do cold turkey with Elavil, it's very dangerous!
I took the product for 3 months while battling depression after having bilateral knee replacements and loved the medication and I only took 10ml a day.
I recently lost my daughter. I put myself on Amitriptyline. It's working well. Counseling and getting a psychiatrist took to long to come to fruition. My Dr. wrote me a script for 10 mg, he has never heard of Amitriptyline
Hi Josh. I have been prescribed amitriptyline for some years. After seven years,I had to stop for a couple of years after passing out and crashing my car. I was on a cocktail of drugs all prescribed at roughly the same time. It was supposed to help with suicidal impulses. These have come back with vengeance. I hope this information helps someone else and adds to your body of knowledge
🥺🥺😱Dr prescribed me for migrane and i am scared to take
I cannot take it I can easily sleep 16 hours if I take it.
@@kriyal_kris. Don't take it. Find something else. I liked the relaxation part, but it soon made me do crazy things, several times almost causing my death. No suicidal thoughts ever though. It seemed to build up and i had to reduce the dosage. I gradually weaned myself off it, but in reality it took years to get rid of all the odd things that happened to me. I'm not saying it didn't work, but you will pay dearly for it with the side effects and withdrawal. Take something else.
You alright? Been a while but hoping you're still fighting on.
Hi after stopping the medicime, did u experienced less sleep
Thank you. I tried this medication, and suffered major constipation.
I just started taking Amitriptyline (10mg) for my headaches and occasional migraines, as well as trouble sleeping. I will keep you all updated! My neurologist recommended me to take up to 50mg if needed. There have been days I’ve increased my dose to 20mg-30mg.
Update? :)
How is it working for you cause me too have been recommended this drug due to migraine and unstoppable headache
It destroy viens start blood clog feet swelling big toe after that Strokes
@@alicezimba7453 im on 30mg
This drug is my saviour …75mg…it helps me sleep, stops the unbearable pain in the legs …it’s given me my life back, as I was bed ridden wit CFS…side effect …blurred vision…oh it also stops me crying everyday and helps with my anxiety ❤️
I wondered why I was struggling to see, just started it. Been given it to sleep and pain but seems to have an amphetamine effect a few times a week
@@mithriashow is it?
I like it too, but when it kick in it looks like my ceiling is moving.
Do glasses help the blur?
That's interesting. I never considered vision blur on it. Does that settle down like many side effects?
I was on the drug for many years but had no difficulty stopping the drug when the doctor told me to do so. But different people react differently so one has to be very careful.
Did you have all these crazy side effects everyone else is talking about?
I experienced bad withdrawal. I was insanely depressed and angry all the time. Rapid speech and really emotional all the time
@@lr_3824 how long did it last
I've been taking 10mg for 4 weeks for chronic headaches. The headaches have completely stopped and the pain and tension I've had in my neck for 19 years has vanished. I feel like a new woman.
I take mine about 7 in the evening and I can't say it really makes me sleep, but I am on a low dose. I don't feel drowsy the next day. The only side effect I have is extremely dry mouth but I can cope with that for the benefits.
You forgot to mention its original use: antidepressant against clinical depression.
i've been taking 25mg for some time for my anxiety and it makes me sleep like 14-15h, i get dizzy every time i stand up, it made me paranoid for some reason, i get really dehydrated and as for the benefits well: it got rid of the crippling anxiety and insomnia
It's a good signs of that you can sleep longer than 8 hours.
I wish I was the same
sameee
I get really paranoid and too and get dizzy when i stand up. It has made me more anxious than before but helps migraines
Dizzyness is from low blood pressure.
Dr told me to keep an eye out for it when he prescribed Clonidine.
I took it once and found my self awake in a hyperalert state.
Been taking this for a few years and something I often do is experience a "waking sleep" where I am coming out of sleep almost and still dreaming and talking. I very often fall back into deep sleep but I remember my waking dream when I awake fully. It's a strange sensation.
I woke up and didn’t know if I was sleeping but I saw a huge spider crawling on my celling. Crazy dreams
@@optiontraderfulltarded9612 Ahh, the spiders.
@fupatrooper1638 ...I experience the same thing. Sometimes I am asleep and dreaming but can still see the room around me. I started Amitriptyline a few years ago and switched to Nortriptyline 4 months ago. Still "waking dreaming," along with some other side effects like muscle spasms/clenching and tremors. Was prescribed for interstitial cystitis.
Been on 50mg daily for six years now for migraine prevention. The following are my side effects I experience daily
1. Myoclonus (involuntary muscle movements)
2. Stuttering and overall speech impairment
3. Short term memory loss (If you’ve seen 50 First Dates it’s similar to 10-second-Tom) I’ll be deep in conversation and in the middle of my talking my brain wipes clean and I can’t remember a single thing I was talking about
How did this drug help my migraines?- I used to get migraines 5-7 days out of the week since elementary school, with Amitriptyline I only get 1-4 a week (4 at most on a bad week) These results have been truly life changing HOWEVER--
Overall I would not recommend this drug to anyone. Reason being, my cognitive function has been greatly impacted and I can’t speak normal anymore.
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Speech impairment for sure. I come off this drug for one night and my voice is so much easier to control. I suffer with tmj and a very locked jaw which also affects speaking.
Is it worth the risk to get rid of suicidal headaches ? I'm 71 and considering this medication.
I thought I was only one with speech issue. I’d find stuttered a lot uncomfortably.
Kia Orana World.
I'm thankful to come across comments
Wow..
I was prescribed thus meds today.
After reading everyone comments
I did ask the doctor what's side effects
Interesting I got more answers from yous..
Thank you sooooo much..
Truly appreciate comments..
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Check out ingredients E171. Elavil aka amiltriptaline was apparently dis continued in 2000 by FDA due to severe (side) effects ?!
Been taking it for two years for IBS and I feel like on and off I get complete brain fog and memory loss and feel completely dazed is this normal?
i may start for ibs, how is in general? worth it?
@@ellat8385 it makes my brain work better, but the side effects are pretty bad. I only get a few hours every a night. For one.
Sameee omg
@@katsmeow6946 thank u for the honesty!
What dose? It matters
This helped my nerve pain after injury, but it made me so sleepy I took myself off it quickly. I don’t know how I would go back to work being so wiped out in the morning. I’m going to have to try and deal with the pain another way.
CBD oil
Drugs like amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine are complete garbage dude, you should know yourself better than anyone and definitely better than someone who gets paid to prescribe meds that can be either dangerous, unpleasant or highly addictive. You'd be better off drinking alcohol for your nerve pain, but in reality things like Kava and CBD really do help a lot and don't have a bunch of disgusting side effects, Kava and cbd are very clean, and they feel natural when you're experiencing their effects.
I only took cyclo once out of curiosity and never again it was a horrible time and felt super dirty, I would never be on any of this gross stuff but I do know that amitriptyline is very similar if not identical to cyclobenzaprine from what I've heard, both are horrible which is why they've been discontinued in so many places.
all antidepressants are filth, all ADHD and bipolar meds are filth, and they both mess people up more than helping them. Opioids and Benzos are awesome but only because they feel so great, sadly they're highly addictive.
It’s really good for nerve pain! Problem is the side effects!!! Ahhh
How many mgs were you taking?
I was prescribed 10mg as a preventative for migraines,will I still get these side effects?? I'm scared to start now...
No
same I’m terrified
I’ve been on it for three days now for migraines. One side effect I’ve noticed is nightmares. It’s made me restless at night and causes me to have broken sleep. When I do sleep I always get nightmares but gp said it will go within two weeks
@@faiazsaif5468 doesn't sound right. It takes 4 to 6 weeks to get into your system so it won't be the amitriptyline. Stick with it. Once you take it regular, you'll find your sleep is excellent. What dose are you taking?
@@me-ju3fv I spoke to my gp today and he mentioned it’s not an issue if I experience nightmares already because it’s a side effect that will go within two weeks. I’m currently on 10mg but my gp said if my nightmares do not go or my migraines do not seem to ease within 2 weeks then he will consider changing my medication. The leaflet it came with did state that it would take 4-6 weeks before I feel the full effect.
this really works for my nerve pain but the additional side effects of constant heightened anxiousness and now headaches are the reason I'm coming off it
I have been taking it for almost two months now and it has really helped with my headache frequency. I find my libido is slightly affected but its this weird paranoid feeling I'm experiencing that I'm not a fan of. If this the anxiousness your experiencing or something totally different.
im weaning off them right now because of this reason and i was on them for nerve pain too
@@SC-ni5me Ive been on them 2 years, currently taking 60 mg each night. They do slow down my thinking and increase my anxiety but it was a good trade off to combat these awful itching/electric shocks I have. Going to try Duloxetine next
Yes. I got 50mg prescribed for depression and i switched crying with severe panic attacks. Not a good trade I might say! I honestly rather live with depression my whole life than be plagued by nocturnal panic attacks every night and all day chest flutters and heart palpitations. Now I'm terrified of going to sleep because I'm so scared of these brutal nocturnal panic attacks and I'm stuck in this endless loop of having anxiety about getting anxiety. I hope once this shit leaves my body completely I'll be normal again.
@@xBeautifulcindy Drugs like amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine are complete garbage dude, you should know yourself better than anyone and definitely better than someone who gets paid to prescribe meds that can be either dangerous, unpleasant or highly addictive. You'd be better off drinking alcohol for your nerve pain, but in reality things like Kava and CBD really do help a lot and don't have a bunch of disgusting side effects, Kava and cbd are very clean, and they feel natural when you're experiencing their effects.
I only took cyclo once out of curiosity and never again it was a horrible time and felt super dirty, I would never be on any of this gross stuff but I do know that amitriptyline is very similar if not identical to cyclobenzaprine from what I've heard, both are horrible which is why they've been discontinued in so many places.
Kava, CBD, Ashwaganda and Kratom are all far better options for depression or anxiety my man, I have first hand experience with kava and Ashwaganda, and I can tell you these 2 herbal supplements work great, I've been on kava and Ashwaganda for 3 years now they do a great job of helping my pain and anxiety, keep in mind I do throw in some cannabis often.
I hate it so bad , paroxetine worked better for me , amitriplyne got me worse and gave me violent panic attacks that lasts for a whole day like 6 to 8 hours
I’ve taken this for 2.5 years 15-20 mg. It helps me sleep and for that I love it so much!!! It doesn’t get rid of my fibromyalgia pain completely specially the flare Ups but it has made a little difference. I don’t have very noticeable side effects at this low dose maybe just my skin being a little dryer. I am afraid to go up in dose to get more pain control as that will probably give me more side effects so I’ll stay at my dose for now. To me this med is worth it.
OMG now dry skin
On 40mg my side affects are tingling of feet, weight gain dry mouth, confusion exhaustion. Taking these for 4months need to change as not agreeing with me.
I've been on 25 mgs of this drug for 22 years!! I had no idea what it would lead to down the road. Within 5 years I had Tachycardia...docs never knew why. Now I have been diagnosed with QT Prolongation which can be a deadly heart condition. I've gotten off this drug before in the past with awful nausea, head pressure, motion sickness feeling. Now I have to taper off it again after 22 years....have no idea how I'm gonna do this...it will have to be VERY slow. My poor heart has taken a beating with this med. Blurry vision and very dry mouth as well. Plus if you take this beware of taking certain antibiotics among a list of many other drugs that can increase the QT Prolongation as well. My cardio doc put me on Verapamil which I found out recently can increase the effects of Amitriptyline....a big thanks to the doc and pharmacist for not advising me on this interaction!
I'm right behind you. I've been on this also 25mg 18 years and I tried to get off. I went off of it for 3 months and I was flipping out, same symptoms you are having. I am too fearful to get off. I now have acid reflux so bad I think if is from this and I am coughing my head off. The withdrawals are worse than anything I have ever felt, extreme anxiety attacks. I cut mine in half and did that for 1 year, but I didn't feel myself at all. So went back to 25mg. Good Luck to you.
@@Melanie-ix4nq I'm so sorry! I'm stuck on it! My QT is gone tho...my cardio made me get off all supplements and now my heart is okay...still have Tachy tho. I think it will be too dangerous for me to get off this drug. I'm 54! I just have to be very careful with other meds that might interact with it. Yes, I've heard the withdrawals are awful for many. I used to get Acid reflux but once I gave up dairy and gluten it went away. I'm surprised the med hasn't caused me any other issues that I know of. It definitely helps my Microscopic colitis so I guess I'll be on this crap for life. You have to cut down super slow on this stuff. Like with liquid titration. I also have TMJ disorder and it helps with that plus Eagles Syndrome.
@@yowatdafuq4977 all these meds have side effects.... you have to find the one that's right for you. It's tough when we deal with chronic pain.
@@terrir.7604 Terri, so sorry you have these issues. I'm 65 and I can't handle the withdrawals, I went back on it after flipping out after 3 months off of it. I will be on this stuff too forever. It does help my IBS. It use to help my cough, now it doesn't work for this chronic cough I have now. I had that TMJ I couldn't open my mouth very wide eat, but it did go away. Colitis you poor thing. My cousin had Colitis. Hey what ever helps you, stay on it. I don't know what Eagles Syndrome is, I will look it up. Best Wishes to you.
@@Melanie-ix4nq thank you! I'm sorry you are having to deal with a chronic cough again. My Microscopic colitis is in remission...it's not near as nasty as Ulcerative colitis. If I stay away from triggers I'm good. I do believe getting off Ami tho would stress out my body too much and the colitis would come back. I'm now being treated for TMj...it's a long journey. My jaws are retruded so bringing them forward. Will help my narrow airway as well. TMJ leads to Eagles. Yes, I believe at a certain age it's just too dangerous actually to even try getting off these kinda meds. Sad but true. I'm also on a benzodiazepine which is hell-ish as well to get off of but I'm stuck with my conditions and all. I pray your cough gets better for you in time. Best wishes to you too!
Amitriptyline is awesome.
My mom over takes them sometimes and has bad hallucinations and hears voices and shit. it's scary to deal with.
I’ve been taking this for a little over a month and I feel like I’m hallucinating all the time and it’s terrifying!! I’m calling my doctor on Monday and telling them what’s happening.
@@OldBon3s Yeah my moms been on them for soooooo long, and it's not a constant thing.. but every now and then this halucination shit happens and it's terrifying from the outside. I believe it's from over dosing tho. Be careful.
How many MGs are they taking for this to happen?
@@seankiesling2054 im not sure the dosage but from what i understand she takes them before bed to sleep, then occasionally wakes up and dosent realize and takes more so im assuming double the recomended dose
@@RsChrisG shittt... I got prescribed this for sleep today, scared to take it. I'm seeing a ton of awful reviews
Im 32 year old male, took this medication for two weeks for pain, first week started on 25mg then on the second week went up to 50mg, 14 days after starting the medication I was noticing it would take me several minutes to be able to urinate, I went back to my dr who said to drop down to 25mg from 50 for two days then stop taking it. I’m still having trouble urinating.. can this take a while to return to normal?
I know it’s been a year since you posted, but how are you now ? Have you received your bladder functionality?
300 mg ? In the uk the max dose is 150 mg. can it thin hair. My hair is terrible after taking this. I think amitrytaline has a max dose of 150mg, not 300mg.
Mr Glenn Rock I’m taking 250mg
Doesn't effect dht so it won't have anything to do with the thinning of your hair
@@fifibc7925 how does it effect you ?
I had numbness and tingling sensation in my hands, pressure in chest area, uncontrollable tingling in my face and difficulty in breathing,... which my doctor diagnosed me with anxiety, so he advised me take this
I find it is great for anxiety
same
Can someone help? Just had one tablet 10mg of this stuff for lower back pain and my mums started googling and got me all worked up about them. Ive had massive bouts of depression and anxiety in the past and surely one 10mg pill isnt going to change that? Not taking anymore id rather deal with the pain then start with the mental problems again.
Kevin Wheatley thanks for the help kevin!
kevin wheatley hi mate, not bad mentally but physically in a mess. Turns out ive got a degenerative bulging disc in lumbar spine which is a killer every day down my legs and that! Tough 5 months,thanks for asking 😀
I take this for anxiety and depression. I don't take it everyday because weight gain and sexual dysfunction is an absolute no go. I take it once, maybe twice, per week. I get the long sleep on the night I take it. God, that is so nice. Sleeping for more than 5 hours is wonderful. By taking it infrequently, I don't get "used" to it, so it works nicely every time. I really like this medicine but I would not take it every day.
What's is your dose?
It's good you have the discipline not to take it every day , but I thought you have to take anti depressive medications each day for them to work.
So you recommend to not take them every day or lower the dose? Cause I feel dizzy with them
@@PAULLONDEN that's what I thought too
@@The6Eternal6Dark6Lord If you're having dizziness with it and want to lower your dose, talk to your prescribing doctor. Don't just change the dose on your own. Dizziness sounds like a blood pressure problem. Check with your doc.
I only have 10mg every now and then when i really need to! Iv had massive positive effects, and its the only thing to ever touch my migraines it disappears?! Even my mood and energy levels seems to calm some of my adhd symptoms?!
Is this something likely to last or have people needed to up dosage?🤔cos so far its like a perfect pill
Does amytriptyline cause you to be restless .I took my first dose of 10 mg.did not sleep for the whole night.very restless and tired throught the day
I was so restless it was nuts. Tried it 3 x, oh never again!
@@springalingading .likewise myself.never ever.again .it's best to use topical.ice pack.or take a over the counter med.some of these meds make you feel worse than you ever feel
if you take a higher dosage it will put you down ong
Been prescribed Elavil for the past 20 years, never had a problem with it.
My doctor prescribed me this with 10 miligrams for my heart beat and other things... I'm kinda confused because that's a heart thing, not a depressive thing.
my doctor gave me to me for migraine , no idea why antidepressant for headache , but what is the effect for heart , i'm also planning on taking 10mg . something is missing or we don't understand doctors heads .
@@superalien4781 my dr. said amitriptyline is am old drug that is used for many things.
My doctor prescribed it for me as an ati depressant,but I wonder why the side effects are insane than the patients own🤔
That medicine distroy my migraine about 2o days a month! For about 14 years...When I stoped use it (on my own) my headache is back!
Chronic fatigue is a misdiagnosis for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). My adult daughter in California has ME, and it is a very painful disease along with chronic exhaustion as well. She takes Methadone for her pain.
I have had Fibromyalgia and chronic exhaustion for 34 years, and it comes with a sleep disorder in which delta wave sleep is always interrupted by alpha wave intrusion and causes me to wake up multiple times each night. I take 150 mg of Amitriptyline every night at bedtime which keeps me in delta wave sleep, and keeps me there without alpha wave intrusion. A dozen or so years ago, I also developed Insomnia. I take 15 mg of Temazepam along with the Amitriptyline at bedtime which gets me to fall asleep. I do not take Amitriptyline for depression, I take it for the sleep disorder. One of the side effects from long term use of Amitriptyline is unspecified polyneuropathy in both of my feet, which causes a burning sensation on the soles of my feet. FM has dozens of different symptoms. Some come and go, and others come and stay. No two people with FM are alike. What is common with all women and men who have FM, is it is a disease that lasts a lifetime.
i got severe adverse side effects from this while I'm completely healthy according to my blood and cardiologist, I feel very dizzy and feelings of pre fainting, after using the med for 1 year with 0 problems. These side effects are kinda debilitating cause I can't even walk for 2' or stand up for too long. Should I taper off it? What will happen if I usually get 20mg daily, but I only have 25mg available now, will these side effects get even worse?
I've been on this for 3 weeks and my feet and hands are painfully cold, and I can feel/hear my bodily sensations. Has anyone else experienced this? My mood swings are still very up and down but I am much more organized and productive and sleep has improved.
Thank you. I was prescribed 10 mg. for pain and even by cutting down to 5 mg. I was very tired and it seemed to make me more depressed. I stopped it after a few days because I was worried about all of the interactions.
My doctor prescribed this to me as a trial for my chronic cough. Now reading all these comments is freaking me out! Should I even consider taking it? I don’t want this health problem turn into something different but worse
You're not going to get all of the side effects u see here and one might be worth solving your problem
I have a weird side effect where my foot gets sore on the side like I bruised it. once I stop taking it my foot gets better .....weird as hell
I experience that too with my right foot, it feels like blood doesnt pass on the area, this drug has messed up my life, hv bin on it 9months now, side effects r worse than the benefits
I was recently on it, and started noticing mini strokes, signs of blood clots, so i got off it 2 days ago. And it was only 10 mg..
i took 50 my first day i felt nothing and got off it off immediately cus i was scared it might harm me but the only side effect i had was feeling like everything was slow and quiet
I took this for about a month now for my nerve pain after the crash. it helps me to sleep but still feels the pain. but what I noticed I'm not the same person anymore, my brain feels very slow in thinking or make decisions, I'm not that cheerful like who I used to be. few friend pull me out and asked me why I didn't talk much and I just quiet most of the time and one of my friend said I looked sad and she tried to cuddle me but I didn't cuddle he back, it was far from who I used to be. not just that I feels very tired and sleepy even during day time. it just limit me from normal routines with family and workwise. I feel very low
I've been on amitriptyline for over 6 months now and I seem to be extremely tired for like 3-4 hours in the morning despite having 8+ hours sleep. Any ideas how i can stop this? Would really appreciate any form of help, thank you.
Only way to stop feeling tired and drained is stop taking it.
Can you try taking half the dose and see what happens?
I also had post-waking sleepiness from this medication and I found that smoking a few pipes of methamphetamine after breakfast really helps me to wake up properly.
I'm joking. Yes I do actually use it, but I combat the morning lethargy by drinking Red Bull or other similar caffeinated energy drinks. Ice cold cola may work for you aswell, or strong coffee such as Espresso style (Arabica coffee is the type you want to look for). I do that, have a shower, do some push ups and I'm good to go. Sure I still feel a bit dazed even after the Red Bull, but still remarkably better than when I don't use caffeine and high sugar content drinks.
I take it 12 hours before I wake up
I feel very numb (emotionally).
Very irrational thoughts.
Quick to anger.
I can’t even hold a conversation anymore or listen to anyone speak because I can’t remember what they said.
Just crazy… I don’t want to take this stuff anymore.
Personally I was prescribed for slipped disc upon low mood, GP advised it would help better both issues, and I first I felt like it was working, 2 weeks in and 2 months since my sleep pattern is all over the place.. 10-14 hours some days, 6-7 others... Fatigued to fuxk
Took it a long time ago as an antidepressant. Now psy prescribed it is making me sick probably bc I take other medications. Need to stop it.
Hi I have been on amitriptyline for 2 years 20 mil every night do I need tapping of if I want to stop and what will happen will I have withdrawal symptoms please help
hi and thanks . significant depressed mood and brain fog from 10/20 mg for IBS . can't figure if it helped much with condition so ceased taking . God Bless all here.
I’ve been on Amitriptyline for a little over a week and Yesterday 4/29/22 I developed an all over body rash and hives. Is this seen with this med?
I alternate this with Brazapam and Tranquipam for fibromyalgia insomnia. 50 mg is too little and 75 too much so I have to choose my nights carefully.
I didn't realise it could cause urine retention, I've been for 2 bladder procedures already. Now I use certain techniques to empty my bladder.
I take one during the day if I'm very emotional or upset about something and don't want to bawl my eyes out in front of people.
The cotton mouth is a definite side effect for me.
Dr I'm a brain aneurysm survivor I been having alot complacations I show this to my doctor cause they don't think they wrong what can I do to make them do their job the right way
What do you mean ? You got aneurysm because of Amitriptyline???
?
i'm an anxiety disorder.my doctor supposed me to take a half of amitriptyline a day, normally take it at night
Can you tell me. With this drug, how long can the side effect of urine retention last. Is it normal to have urine issues lasting up to 24hrs.
What happened? Are you ok?
If you can't urinate every 2-3 hours, go to the hospital if you're taking this drug
That’s common I hear with it’s anticholinergic effects. Try the non tricyclics like Prozac(SSRI’s)
I have zero side effects, I use 25mg for pain and sleep but the only problem is that it no longer makes me sleepy which is the side effect I need :D I had to up the dosage from 10mg to 25mg for this exact reason too. You definitely get used to it.
Just as addictive as benzodiazepines then.
@@PAULLONDEN mm, I stopped ami for ssri (ami was for chronic pain, ssri for PMDD) just in case they have combined effects, and at least in lower dosages I didn't notice any drawbacks for stopping
I began taking 25mgs of this drug 5 days ago. At 1st had bad foggy/hangovers. But after each day it got better. I was given this drug for sleep. So far, I haven't had any other side effects!
It is a great sleep aid. I was only getting 2 to 3 hours sleep every 2nd night now sleeping like a baby
@@kareena3838 whats your dosage ?
@@vikrambansal1375 I am also taking 25mg. I am sleeping and eating great. I was underweight so I am welcoming a few extra pounds. This could be a problem though for someone that doesn't want to gain weight.
@@kareena3838 great...i am taking zolfresh 10 mg for sleep...but only gives me 4 hours of sleep....i tried 10 mg tryptomer..didnt work....mirtazipine 7.5 also didnt work...i took lonazep .5 for 3 months but had to come off..is 25 too strong ??
@@vikrambansal1375 at first I would wake up a little groggy. Nothing that a shower and a cup of coffee would nt fix though. I had terrible insomnia and anxiety and depression. I forgot what a good night sleep was until I started taking amitryptaline. I actually started on 10mg so maybe try that.
How do I get off of Amitriptyline if I had a really bad hand injury and the hand still hurts. I am just so tired of taking medication. I am trying to do a mind over matter approach to the hand injury. Not sure it's even possible.
I take the highest dose to help me sleep, however they only give me around four hours but if I didn’t take them I wouldn’t sleep at all and that is true.
The down side is that I have to put up with a very dry mouth and suffer with mouth ulcers all of the time. I am beginning to wean off the them because I suffer so much with mouth problems. They are ruining my life. I need an alternative.
For me they are absolutely horrendous!
How long have you taken them? I took 10mg for 5 days and thinking of stopping. Will it have any effect on me?
Hello there, I have been on Amitriptaline for about eighteen months. I take a far higher dose than you do. I am prescribed 150mg a day which I take before bed to help with sleep.
I have VERY! Slowly weaned myself off 50mg up to now, that works out about 25mg per month. In another three weeks or so I will reduce again by 25mg. If I could, I would stop them immediately but thankfully I know better. I tried going cold turkey a while ago and ended up bedridden I was that bad😢
For what reason are you taking them may I ask?
As for your question I am afraid to say I can’t really help you. However if I was you I wouldn’t just stop.
With me withdrawing slowly it hasn’t had an impact on me. So that’s the way to go.
@@amandabayley2249 I used them for my anxiety and insomnia. Used it for 5 days already. Im thinking of stopping it and wonder it it cause me withdrawal symtoms.
When I've taken this, it made me so tired I couldn't even function, and this was a 25 mg pill. I can barely get out of bed after taking it. It made me sleep like 12 hours at a time if not more. I would wake up feeling like I drank a whole bottle of whiskey. It made me feel like I had the worst hangover you could EVER imagine. I even tried splitting the pill in half and got the same effects. I don't know how anybody can take amitriptyline.
I've been on 150 MG for a couple of years along with Duloxtine 60 mg, twice daily. I have fibromyalgia. No it doesn't always work, pain can be really bad when I have a flair up.
My doctor wants me to quit all medication. I don't see that happening.
How dose Anittriplyne come pair to benzos
Way easier Some Dr. just won't prescribe benzos
I get Severe pain in large muscles, Shoulders, neck,Arms, hands Top back small joints eg thumb base
and weak leg muscles since on Amitriptyline.
Somewhere, a low level of an uncommonly mentioned body substance (not vitamin or any vit) can cause this...
Please find out for me...
Saame. On my thumbs and toes
I'm 23 n my pychictrist just put me on this medication what's it for
Does amitriptyline in combination with melatonin cause a nasty side affect? Ambulance worthy side affect?
@@yowatdafuq4977 Hello Solomon, I can't tell you much more because nobody has told me. When I went on amitrip., my Dr had me sign a 'form' as 1 in 1000 people have a bad reaction to it. Turns out I was one of the 1000. I was wondering what happened as the reaction stopped in the ambulance of its own accord and all was fine, but I did not recieve an explanation. It was just my personal response to it.
@@yowatdafuq4977 please can you tell me how many days it take to calm down. I just had 1 tablet 10mg yesterday. Been feeling drowsy and very weird feeling. Please reply.
Haha nah. I take it every night with melatonin :)
my doctor said i can take it with melatonin , it's fine ....which is weird .
@@superalien4781 that's too much sedation.
can amitriptyline be taken with milk or not???
does it reduces obsorption??
Thanks for the information. I appreciate it if you it's effect on BPH?
How to cure from side effects of amtriptylin
Thank You!
Is this medication know as an an ototoxic medication in low doses?
Just started a week ago at 10mg/ day. I am having bad side effects and want to stop. Can I stop cold turkey with it only being a week and 10 mgs or do I need to taper off??
10 miles I think u can stop quite easy I suffer nerve pain and take 150 a day and if the pain don't stop I take 50mg more I'm not going to lie with so much confusion in my brain I get more angry than the incredible Hulk iv fallen out with 2 of my kids because they don't understand me I just need to be left alone for every ones safety
If it's only a week there might occur a rebound and not severe side effect if more than 4 weeks then u need to taper like 10 mg to 5 mg 2-4 weeks then 5 mg to 2.5 2 weeks then boom
@@THEMAGICIAN- how sir 10 mg to 5mg and 5mg to 2.5 mg and for how to taper . please explain sir 🙏
@@atulnarayan0 bro you don't need to taper it by yourself you need to consult doctor because some doctor drop the medicine and give another like serotonin reuptake inhabitors after the amitrypltine have stopped working
I would stop it’s a horrible drug
Hello I’m still taking amitriptyline from July 2022 when I talk amitriptyline I find good results after couple of months again the same thing started even know I taking so what can I do ever day my face like angry face when I go to public area I control it
I've been taking it for twenty years and I ran out and now I'm having all kinds of bad symptoms stomach cramps weight loss nausea weakness no appetite and couldn't get hold of my Dr for refill and it's been over a week now I'll probably have to go to the ER before I can get any better
I took it for 5 days and I’m thinking of stopping it completely. Will it affect me?
Cold turkey really sucks turkey on Both a
amitriptyline and traxodone.will screw you up.for a few weeks.
Mate I have bulimia and body dysmorphia and my GP gives me bloody amitriptyline and as for having bipolar and being borderline, well read the side effects💀
But the rest of the side effects that are very common and common are literally awful, I feel like they’re gonna make me worse.
I already have enough episodes, anger and bad sweating as it is.
E171 titanium dioxide is an Ingredient. No longer considered safe when used as a food additive as of March 2020 - banned in eu..
Jusi i wanna to ensure is actuly!
Causes sedation....because i'm get this before 2 week and i'dont feel for any thing !!
This stuff is actually helping me beat sma syndrome I've gained 24 pounds since I've been on it Wich I need to gain weight to beat sma syndrome
From reading these comments, i believe ill take my chances with natural remedies. This medication sounds like a life altering nightmare
Effect of Amitriptyline on NREM & REM sleep?
I used to be on 4 x 50mg tablets (200mg) but i am only on 50mg now, and like you say it does have anticholinergic effects but that's welcome because the sedation is why i want to be prescribed it in the first place. it helps illiminate the need for other sedatives like Benzodiazepines which are less likely to be prescribed anyway. The urinary retention is a slight problem but not too bad. I had to start sitting down to pee (25 years in now) lol it works tho
@nickydaviesnsdpharms3084
More men should try sitting down while peeing , For those who wonder why , try standing peeing with bare legs , and you feel the spray from the toilet bowl hitting your legs. I too do it for about 30 years now.
i have really bad insomnia and i’ve taken 15 different sleeping meds in order to find amitriptyline. it works pretty well and i’ve been taking it for the past few months with not much noticeable side effects except memory loss.. i also have really high blood sugar so i’m close to being diabetic.. i don’t know what meds i should switch to that can help me go to sleep and stay asleep without making my blood sugar high bc i fr don’t want diabetes lol
Wow,side effects though😯
what dosage are you on , my doc wanted to give me 10mg but from what i read on the internet scary side effect i decide not taking it . i don't know really ...it's confusing
@@superalien4781 trial and error my dude. It won't hurt you to start low and raise slowly
@@daphnecornwall8837 fr tho, i don’t understand how ive already gone through so many different sleep meds and they either work but make me feel awful or don’t work at all…..
Drugs like amitriptyline and cyclobenzaprine are complete garbage dude, you should know yourself better than anyone and definitely better than someone who gets paid to prescribe meds that can be either dangerous, unpleasant or highly addictive. You'd be better off drinking alcohol for your nerve pain, but in reality things like Kava and CBD really do help a lot and don't have a bunch of disgusting side effects, Kava and cbd are very clean, and they feel natural when you're experiencing their effects.
I only took cyclo once out of curiosity and never again it was a horrible time and felt super dirty, I would never be on any of this gross stuff but I do know that amitriptyline is very similar if not identical to cyclobenzaprine from what I've heard, both are horrible which is why they've been discontinued in so many places.
Very dark Pee , Liver issues , sexual disfunction, extreme heart burn(GERD) . I had mild depression and insomnia , it worked very well. But I stopped once I recovered as the side effects weren't pleasant. I used omeprazole while I used it
Kindly how long did it take it.
Hi
I’ve been on amitriptyline for 3 years now 100 mg.
I am very much struggling with severe tiredness, at the beginning when I start Amitriptyline on a small dose I felt a bit better but now it’s affecting my life and work. I am thinking of stopping amitriptyline can you advise me how to. Thank you
Don't quit cold turkey or the symptoms will come back in vengence the best way is to work with ur doctor to titrate down to 40mg its a maintenance dose and well tolerated
Get off it very slowly...this stuff will mess with your heart....get off now while you can.
Firat thing I noticed was being tired
Bro , stop taking it 100mg too high , and your body might not be able take it now b careful the side effects - take banana and cucumber and almonds
Man, you hit it on all 8 side effects, at lease for me.
I can't sleep without this do to having anciety and depression
This was awful for me, recently prescribed for some pain and insomnia 10mg 1 tab. Took it at 10:30 pm and it made me groggy and sleepy for 27 hours straight just on that one pill, yuck. Sent a message to my Dr. Office that I was not taking it anymore. Unsafe to drive and not someone who wants to fall asleep on my clients lol.
Thank you this was so helpful
A quick question?
Can someone be on these pills while trying to conceive?
@Luna Saito hope u had a safe delivery 🙏
Thank you for the information
How the hell do I get off this shit ?
Gotta give it 3 months do it slowly to wean out depending on how high dosage and for how long.
Does anyone get intense itching from amtriptiline withdrawal? Thanks.
I took amitriptyline for nerve pay for couple yrs but suffered severe bladder retention after hydromorphine added to mix. I”ve suffer from nerve and regular pain after two btoken hips and knee replacement. I also have a rare form glaucoma getting worse fast. Now legally blind plus require 2-3x day nursing care to drain my bladder. Only 66. Is the bladder retention permanent? My urologist thinks so. Been off these meds about 3wks. Please let me know. Thank you. Susan.
Man you have it hard
Susan, how are you faring now? Did you stop taking either medication?
Wow......how do you keep going ?? You've got no other choice ofcourse.
Hello! I'm 16 and my doctor prescribed this to me (half of 25 mg) I've been taking it before bedtime nearly two months now, somehow I felt really, really sad for no reason at all and I have intrusive thoughts that are really bad (like death and suicide), it's really really hard to bear with, do you think this is normal as a side effect of this type of depressant? should I just bear with it? what do you think I should do and is there any advice you can tell me doc?
Hey im on this same stuff I'm on 30 mg a day take 1 pill before breakfast and 2 at dinner because it's a long story but my doctor prescribed this for me not for anxiety or depression but for esophagus spasms to see if it help cause I feel a beat under my chest
Hi! 6 months late to your comment, but YES. It is a common side effect on children and teenagers. Don't worry, but you do should talk to someone. Remember, it is a side effect, but it doesn't mean that your feeling is not valid.
@@izuchan92 hi i saw dat u had water sensation in legs after taking this.. Is it btr now?
Consult with your doc.stop taking this medication
Be very careful, tell your doctor exactly how you feel, sadness, suicidal thoughts are a big red flag!
Do you have ADHD?
I found out that certain medications should not be given if you have this condition (Lyrica, Gabapentin, Neurontin, Cymbalta…) as they give you suicidal thoughts🤯
🦷 this medication can cause tooth lost besides that a full bladder almost all the time. I missed one dose and was pissing like a race horse 🏇however I missed a few doses and my brain started to burn 🔥 omg 😱
omh same ab the brain part i just stopped cold turkey immediately bc it made me paranoid
Because of dry mouth. You can use special mouthwash or chew gum
what can you use for constipation on amitriptiline? Great medication review. Thank you!
Kiwi fruit helps I'm on amitriptylene for nerve damage
Help
@@ritascannell5968 what do need help with,
Colace
Prunes and prune juice are best.
I got it for sleep but I’m nervous to take it because I’ve heard bad things about it
You hear bad things about most medications.
The doctor prescribed this and alprazolam. But seeing the many side effects, and I didn't take it just take alprazolam. My life feels shattered
I took these for sleeping and found that they were really great tablet.
A friend said his leg hurt after a para shoot jump he took 1 tablet Sunday morning and his family had to wake him up Tuesday family telling him he has to go to work but he couldn't because his ankle wake broke he slept straight for 2 days with a broken ankle
Can Amitriptyline taken by itself?
I have amitriptyline 50mg and I still be up it doesn't make me sleepy
Hello Doc. I had Shingles on my face it affected the nose mouth eye and whole face in general. I was treated and im now ok but the problem i have is naive pain. I went to the doctor and hospitals they recommend that for 1 year daily at i should take 1 trepiline tablet. Now the problem is over weight, sweating and itching aftet bath. What should i do.
Anybody ever had their BWC doctor prescribe it to you? I know Lyrica gave me nightmares big time.
I seem to have 2 to 3 heart beats which thuds very hard fast then slow then fast etc. The beats are irregular. I’ve only just discovered this is a side affect of the drug (I take 10mg once per night). Is this known to develop into something serious?
Thanks for your video
Same
Did you stop.taking this medication ? How are you feeling now ? Did those effects go away ??
I have continued taking the medication but take breaks from it from time to time. I take breaks because it seems to loose it’s effectiveness- when I start again it works. Dr has said I should just increase my dosage if it doesn’t seem to work but I prefer to just have a break then re-start. Heart palpitations/ rapid heart beats continues to be a problem but not as it was 1 year ago. I believe the problem may have been triggered by eating late (I think) but as I said, it’s not a regular occurrence as it once was.
I took 10 MG pill, and I have decided to stop because of the side effects. How long will it take for it to be out of my system completely?
The half life in the body can be up to 36 hours, within a week there should be very little left in the body.
It doesn't matter what studies say about how long it takes your body to get rid of it. Even if your body get rid of it doesn't mean that you would avoid withdrawal effects and all the physical symptoms, this is because your brain has to re adapt again. Everybody is different and will respond differently, it also depends on how long you took this drug and how you did the tapping. Don't do cold turkey with Elavil, it's very dangerous!
I'd say you noticed little side effects for at least a week when stoping
Same with me I was on 10 and felt retarded so I stopped
I've been taking it for two nights (25mg a night) and felt my heart rate increase from anxiety...not taking it anymore.
can you buy this without a presrciption
Will you see tiny bugs while taking this medication when there is nothing there