Amitriplyne???

[Hope123456]

Hi guys,

Is amitriplyne any good? Does it help you with fibromyalgia? Did you gets any side effects

I have been subscribed it but now sure if it will work and if people gets side effects so worried to take it

Thank uuuuuuuu so much in advance ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Welshcatlady]

I have been prescribed amitriptyline for a few years now, my GP started me off on a low dose of 10mg to be taken before bed, however I didn't get any relief at all, so the dosage was gradually increased to 50mg which is, I believe, the maximum that is prescribed for Fibromyalgia. It does help a bit with my sleeping. The only side effect that I experience is a dry mouth, so I've always got a glass of water on the go, I take a bottle of water with me if I go out, and I chew sugar free gum. Others say that Amitriptyline makes them drowsy and they feel groggy the next day. We are all different and you won't know how it effects you, or indeed if it will work for you unless you try it out.

[Greykitty]

Hi. I’ve been on amitryptaline for over 5 years, and I’ve had fibromyalgia for over 29 years. Like others I started on a very low dose and have continued taking only 20mg for years now. This tablet has helped me tremendously as I never really slept for over 20years and the restless leg syndrome was unbearable. I take it around 830pm so I can wake up by 6am. It’s good to stay consistent. Luckily unlike other remedies I have not gained any weight. Just remember it’s not just about the tablets you’re prescribed, you must look after your entire body, de-stress, eat well and exercise is crucial. Take care

[Andreawest]

Hi Not a lot of people or Doctors know that people with a heart condition should not take amitriptyne. I didn’t have a heart condition, but it caused a heart condition for me.

[Cat00]

Ive been on Amitriptyline for 20 odd years apart from my pregnancies. Ive been on between 50mg and 125mg, I'm currently on 95mg but this is not just for fibro it is for chronic migraines. To be honest I don't think it helps either conditions but it does help me sleep and my sleep is appalling so I couldn't be without it. Like Greykitty said I take it at 8.30ish to stop being tired in the morning but tbh that side effect wears off after a couple of months. I think it can effect your memory which is not fun. Some people put on weight but I havent particularly.

[Hope123456 in reply to Cat00]

Thank you sooo much for your help and reply, most grateful 😊😊😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️ god bless you always 🙏🙏🙏

[Duffy2021]

Hi, I too have been on amitriptyline for many years, I currently take 30mg! I can’t imagine my life without it now, makes such a difference with sleep, wake up in pain all night if I don’t take, and then the next day total misery as tired and that makes all pain worse.

[Hope123456 in reply to Duffy2021]

Thank you sooo much for your help and reply, most grateful 😊😊😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️ god bless you always 🙏🙏🙏

[Hidden]

I too have been prescribed Amitriptyline and have been on 40mg for last 2 years. I started on a low dose and have been taking it for about 10 years now. It does help me sleep and helps with fibromyalgia nerve pain. Like any medication it takes a couple of weeks for it to start working properly and is best taken early evening. I take it at 6.30pm. I myself have had no side effects. I hope it works for you too MistyA

[Hope123456 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you sooo much for your help and reply, most grateful 😊😊😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️ god bless you always 🙏🙏🙏

[Hidden in reply to Hope123456]

Thank you Hope and God bless you too xx

[caico]

Hi, I took amitriptylene 10mg for about 8-9 years which helped with the sleep but not the pain. I did put on weight but also going through peri-menopause and now menopause. I found I started to feel like a zombie; with a dry mouth, racing heart and dry eyes (the left eye retina tried to detach - healed on its own thankfully). So I came off much to the GPs disgust - took about 6 months to heal from this awful medication (my own personal thoughts on this) plus changed my diet radically. I have regular acupuncture plus take Chinese herbs. Still living with tolerable pain (apart from the odd flare) - take paracetamol nightly. I wish I had never been prescribed amitriptylene but that was my part of my life's journey with this hellish condition. Remember it's your body and so your decision. Take care

[Hope123456 in reply to caico]

Thank you sooo much for your help and reply, most grateful 😊😊😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️ god bless you always 🙏🙏🙏

[Midori]

Hi Hope, Personally I don't like Amitriptyline; while it helps with sleeping, due to it's muscle relaxing action, I find you have to take it fairly early, or you have trouble if you need to get to work and need to drive. Also it can make you put on weight.

I prefer Nortriptyline, similar, but in my case less drowsiness next day and also less weight gain.

Cheers, Midori

[PAULINE15]

Yes I take 50 strength at night with a few others…. over the years I find it is best for me give it a go bit you need to give it time xx