Amitriptyline is anyone on it for IBS

[KC2906]

Amitriptyline is anyone on it for IBS. Currently I take Sertraline but a friend has had some success on this anti depressant Amitriptyline. Any advice please?

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It’s supposed to dry you up a bit. But I’m not sure you can be on it for a long time because it’s addictive. Be careful with this drug with certain jobs that require medicals. The CAA for example really don’t like anyone on this

[Kensington26]

Yes I'm on Amitriptyline and this is the only thing that helps me.

[Krisbetty]

Im on Amitriptyline it helps

[Kim_Hazell]

Hi, I started amitriptyline about 2 months ago and to be honest not seen any change as of yet. Mine is to block the pain from IBS-C. Hopefully it kicks in soon. But no side effects like sickness or anything xx

[PierreBonnard]

Works for me am currently on it 10mgs but can take up to 30 mgs works for IBS D onlyand you need to take it daily and only on prescription. I also do yoga and meditation and know my own triggers although they do vary. I don't drink alcohol or smoke and eat mainly food cooked from scratch. I have had IBS for nearly 10 years and this medication has been the best one for me although there must be others.

[Shaz8465]

I have taken Duloxetine for 16 years for Clinical Depression. Tried Sertraline as was almost hospitalised!! I am guessing this is why I don't suffer much pain and just take Buscopan. I hadn't realised this

[Zantecat]

I’ve taken Amitriptyline for many many years, stopped them a few times but always go back, it’s either that or trying loads of other stuff unsuccessfully. I always say that you have to weigh up what gives you quality of life, and unfortunately that is what keeps me from banging on the Docs door repeatedly.

[Wonderwall3]

I don't specifically take it for IBS, but I also have Fibromyalgia and I take it for nerve pain and sleep. It works well. As it is a tricyclic antidepressant, your doctor might indicate it could help with IBS symptoms by reducing anxiety which is so common with IBS. Perhaps ask your doctor if you can try it?