Amitriptyline

[Michelle12120]

Hi everyone I've just spoke to my gp this morning about stomach cramps and acid and heart burn. I also spoke to her about being panicky and anxiety when I have to leave the house she has prescribed me Amitriptyline for it has anyone one else used this medication for panic and anxiety attacks.

[Jambo]

I take two 5mg each night,I have done for a few years now.and they certainly work for me.good luck.

John :),

[Michelle12120]

Thank you I was asking because my son who has a curved spine was given it for pain relief.

[RibvanRey in reply to Michelle12120]

It was discovered a number of years ago that it relieved Spinal pain for a number of people. I have used it myself. If you visit the Pain Concern community here on HU you will find a large number of people using this med for pain relief. Regards Rib

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Hi I have been given amitripline for constant headaches but cuz I was on sertraline ( anti depressants ) it made me really sleepy for the 1st few weeks but my headaches became stronger so I no longer take it, everyone is different so give them a go. X Sonia x

[Hidden]

Iv took them or yrs ,ther used for diff things ,pain relief ,

Panic attacks etc,iv no probscwith them

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Iv got all theses things acid heart burn hiatus hernia,ther all going into overdrive at the mo cz I'm having surgery on fri.

[Louisiana]

I was prescribed it to help me sleep, but after reading the leaflet, I decided to take it just one night a week....it did relax me in bed and I did get some sleep, but I felt very drowsy the next day so I very very rarely take it now. I only take it when I am absolutely desperate for some sleep. Good luck.

[Puffthemagicdragon]

I can't help you on the panic/anxiety side but I used to be prescribed it for helping me sleep but even on 75mg at night it didn't do anything so I don't bother with it anymore.

[Lolly2]

I was given Amitriptyline for Neuropathic Pain after I had treatment for cancer. Do read the article patient.co.uk/health/neurop... It explains about the two types of pain we can experience.

I do know that also it may be prescribed for anxiety and for depression. You do need to use it for a while, (a few weeks) to feel the full benefit. Also, it can make you feel sleepy.