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  1. Please help! Not sure what to do next. 9th May 2008
    ... to the docs who gave me co codomol, ibuprofen and amitriptyline tablets (the last is because i am so stressed out...

  2. bad Pins & Needles 22nd August 2007
    ... is called Myelitis, she is currently taken 30mg of Amitriptyline per day as this surpresses the nervous system as normal ... manage her pain rather than being stuck on taken this Amitriptyline for life. Thankyou for your time...

  3. blood clot 12th February 2007
    ... given clonidine for hot flashes (does not work) and amitriptyline 50MG to help me sleep. When I got my pills the info ... with your pills says not to take clonidine and the amitriptyline together. I ask my NP snd she said it is okay. She...

  4. no one knows whats wrong with me 7th December 2006
    ... doctor said at the hospital. He also prescribed me with amitriptyline as a slow releasing sedative so i can get a good nights...

  5. Accidentally took Amitriptyline!! 20th July 2005
    ... a hard lesson about taking other people's meds! Amitriptyline layed me low for several days, in fact 2 weeks or ... type meds while still having side effects of the amitriptyline . This includes anahistamines, pain meds, muscle relaxers...

  6. Help!Where do I Belong 14th February 2005
    ... would suggest asking for anti-anxiety medication or amitriptyline to see if that helps....

  7. ankle pain and give way 31st July 2004
    ... 5 days before i passout again and the dr . gave me amitriptyline and stuff for depesson sad to make me sleep but it...

  8. Teenage daughter? Dizzy Spells/Fainting... 5th January 2004
    ... a neurologist for her and she has been perscribed amitriptyline for her migraines. Currently she takes a dosage of...
    ... daytime sedation. I take the generic version of Elavil; amitriptyline . It sounds like your daughter could very well be ... time said there is another medication that works like amitriptyline without the side effects... I myself have been...

  9. Pain in shins? 18th January 2003
    ... do anything about the pain, other than to offer me Amitriptyline to "slightly deaden the nerve endings", and I really...
    ... GP just said it was neuralgia (hence offering the Amitriptyline to deaden the nerves), but they don't seem to know...

  10. Bulging Disc 7th June 2002
    ... see an acupuncturist once a week. I began taking amitriptyline to dull the pain but don't want to take it for too...

  11. constant lightheadedness 7th April 2002
    ... acting beta-blocker such as long acting propranolol, or amitriptyline depending on gender and situation. Verapamil and amitriptyl...

General Health board
  1. Anyone have any experience with amitriptyline? 12th June 2008
    ... think you're an addict if you ask for a dose increase, amitriptyline just isn't an addictive kind of drug, (you can get...
    ... cause any more damage in the mouth region haha. the amitriptyline is really helping my tension headaches (finally) so...

  2. Does anyone know what this could be? 18th March 2007
    ... preventative, there is a drug you can take for tmj - amitriptyline etc... You should be in the care of a specialist....

Acid Reflux board
  1. Prilosec side effects 1st March 2008
    ... cause weight gain (for example, years ago when I took amitriptyline for sleeping I gained 8 lbs in a week, which is impossible...

  2. Back from the specialist. 25th January 2008
    ... stands at 4'9". Lol. Also said that being on the amitriptyline for so long can be making it worse but isn't what...

  3. Amitriptyline and GERD. 21st January 2008
    ... Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and like other tricyclics...

  4. Don't have THE SURGERY unless you're desperate! 20th July 2005
    ... am affraid I might have to give you some bad news. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic anti-depressant which is also anti ... and anti-cholinergic drugs are two of these meds. Amitriptyline has strong anti-cholinergic effects. This is how...
    ... a relationship break-up many years ago and was on Amitriptyline for a few months. Really bad stuff. It was after ... Hope things improve but I would re-consider the Amitriptyline use....

  5. Low Stomach Acidity and Heartburn! 27th May 2005
    ... soon. I have discontinued all the meds except the Amitriptyline for my migraines and other pain. I am seeing the GI...

Acne board
  1. Microgynon - can it cause outbreaks? 17th March 2005
    ... linked to this? I'm also taking meds for neuralgia ( amitriptyline ) so am wondering if it could be reacting badly with...

  2. inadvertant benefit from surgery 24th February 2004
    ... This is a very interesting post... I noticed that Amitriptyline is on the list. I took a low dose - 10 mg per day...
    ... This is a very interesting post... I noticed that Amitriptyline is on the list. I took a low dose - 10 mg per day ... any impact on my skin. ;) here is an analysis of Amitriptyline HCL: [url]http://www.pharmacyhealth.net/d/amitriptyline ... bonus of being an anti-depressant. Did you take " Amitriptyline HCL" or "Amitriptyline w/ Perphenazine?" It does ... course of your medication? how long did you take Amitriptyline ?...
    ... here is an analysis of Amitriptyline HCL: [url]http://www.pharmacyhealth.net/d/amitriptyline ... bonus of being an anti-depressant. Did you take " Amitriptyline HCL" or "Amitriptyline w/ Perphenazine?" It does ... course of your medication? how long did you take Amitriptyline ? It actually is an anti-depressant, but doctors ... newer drugs available now. I took 10 mg of Elavil ( Amitriptyline HCL) per day for about 4 months. The reason I stopped...

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder board
  1. 2 1/2 Year Old On Anti Depressants 13th March 2005
    ... Thankyou for your responses. He is on Amitriptyline . Not sure how different we do things here in Australia...
    ... Thankyou for your responses. He is on Amitriptyline . Not sure how different we do things here in Australia...

  2. Its time to accept your children ! 6th June 2002
    ... you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), amoxapine (Asendin), doxepin (Sinequan)...

Addiction & Recovery board
  1. Starting anti depressant after nasty addiction 15th October 2007
    ... detox. At my last doctor visit, he prescribed Elavil ( amitriptyline ) 10mg for sleep, pain, and depression. Well, within...

  2. Venting 4th March 2007
    ... "psycho woman" when I tried to quit drugs and the amitriptyline ... needless to say, I am still on the anti depressant...

  3. convulsions with tramadol??? 8th February 2007
    ... opiates. I also take dihydrocodeine for breakthrou and amitriptyline at night, is this a safe combination?...

  4. Dealing with true Pain issues 29th December 2006
    ... with that-but do take it occasionally still. Tried amitriptyline , hated it!! Do not want to take antidepressants at...
    ... with that-but do take it occasionally still. Tried amitriptyline , hated it!! Do not want to take antidepressants at...

  5. I'm Addicted... 9th November 2006
    ... is you can get it from a health food shop and the Amitriptyline at 10mg to 25mg is a very effective sleep aid. It...

  6. sleeeeeping pills 15th August 2006
    ... taking EVERY sleeping pill out there and found that amitriptyline works the best. I can't sleep without these pills...
    ... If you are only taking amitriptyline then it's not too bad in some respects , but what...
    ... Amitriptyline CAN be reduced although it may not be an idea to stop...

  7. Dr. gave valium RX for Ashton xanax taper 4th April 2006
    ... following: * tricyclic antidepressants, eg amitriptyline * narcotics, eg morphine, codeine *...

  8. ativan/amytriptylan addiction,my wife is addicted 11th February 2006
    ... Amitriptyline is not addictive physically although I guess some...

  9. Are you addicted to Zopiclone? 14th February 2005
    ... as the Sercquel had taken its place, as well as the Amitriptyline . Now what you may be thinking is I’m just exchanging ... But that’s not true, because you see Sercquel and Amitriptyline are non addictive drugs, they contain nothing that ... whenever you want you can stop taking the Sercquel and Amitriptyline whenever you want, you could take these 2 drugs for...
    ... as the Sercquel had taken its place, as well as the Amitriptyline . Now what you may be thinking is I’m just exchanging ... But that’s not true, because you see Sercquel and Amitriptyline are non addictive drugs, they contain nothing that ... whenever you want you can stop taking the Sercquel and Amitriptyline whenever you want, you could take these 2 drugs for...
    ... neurologist was for my daily migraines, he had me on Amitriptyline , imitrex, and percocet, my family doctor had me on ... left me with effexor(300mg) sercquel(150mg) and the Amitriptyline (as needed for the headaches). And after all that ... only things that I take now are Effexor, Sercquel, Amitriptyline , and cigarettes. I don’t touch booze, never had,...
    ... sufferrer and at one time my doc had me on Topomax and Amitriptyline 25 mg. each (took them at different times, was never...

  10. Need help Getting off of Ultram 7th July 2004
    ... UGH!! My physcatrist spelling?? has me taking Amitriptyline 10mg 3 times right before I go to bed every night...
    ... trying to get off of ultram. I am currently taking Amitriptyline for my nerve pain and my pain level has gone done...
    ... physcatrist both said that it would be ok to take Amitriptyline with the ultram because I am on such a low dose of ... the ultram. I have been taking the Amitriptyline for 2 weeks now, my doctor said that it will be another...
    ... physcatrist both said that it would be ok to take Amitriptyline with the ultram because I am on such a low dose of ... the ultram. I have been taking the Amitriptyline for 2 weeks now, my doctor said that it will be another...

  11. Ultram Withdrawal 25th June 2004
    ... saw a (phycatrist) spelling?? and she prescribed me Amitriptyline for my nerve pain and she said that it would help ... taper down from the ultram in a few weeks once the Amitriptyline kicks in. Does anyone think that this will help with ... pain so that's why the phycatrist prescribed me the Amitriptyline . Any thoughts on this?? Kim...

  12. hi danndees 27th April 2004
    ... nice to hear that you feel good lately. i was on amitriptyline its basically an antidepressant but they also use...

  13. Off methadone and doing better... 2nd March 2004
    ... for several years. Was taking 9 pills aday. Also on amitriptyline at night. I got so that it wasn't doing anything...

  14. methadone withdrawal 31st December 2003
    ... system has now been affected, so I was put back on amitriptyline for anxiety, depression and pain. My whole body is...

  15. Newbie here....? re: Hydro w/d symptoms 16th August 2003
    ... will be going into detox monday and have requested amitriptyline to try to help. Others on this board can probably...

  16. I just really need help 17th April 2001
    ... or blood vessel disease Tricyclic antidepressants ( amitriptyline [e.g., Elavil], amoxapine [e.g., Asendin], clomipramine...

Addison's Disease board
  1. ACTH test results and treatment ? 14th February 2007
    ... Pancrecarb MS-8, Zofran as needed, Cortef, Pred., Amitriptyline (sp?) and Remicade...I think that is all! I know...
    ... remanently suppressed HPA axis in as little as 3 months. Amitriptyline is bad for the thyroid, especially if one has hypothyroid...

  2. Went to the ER last night -HELP 12th September 2003
    ... have found soy milk helps as well as Lactaid. I take amitriptyline (antidepressant) and it helps with pain and sleep...

Allergies board
  1. Want to talk to someone who gets hives every day..pls 4th November 2005
    ... seems to work better than the 180mg 1x per day); Amitriptyline (50 mg 2x); Cimetidine (400 mg 1 x); Atenolol (100mg...

  2. Chronic Hives(urticaria) Dermatographisim etc... 3rd August 2003
    ... urticaria, angioedema TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS Amitriptyline HCl (Elavil) 10-100 mg/day Tablet, injection D ... ntidepressants, such as doxepin hydrochloride (Sinequan) or amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil), may be used. These agents...

  3. cold urtecaria 3rd January 2003
    ... that are often prescribed for something else (say Amitriptyline , a mild anti-depressant) sometimes also have anti...

  4. Exercise-Induced Hives- Need Help!! 22nd November 2002
    ... including effexor, naproxen, ranitidine (Zantac), and amitriptyline . He was on this combination and able to control the...

  5. foggy/cloudy head 29th November 2001
    ... a 12 mg of an older prescription medication called Amitriptyline (one pill at dinner-time). The pills were 25 mg, and...
    ... following up on the migraine idea, especially the Amitriptyline . I need to find a new Neurologist in the Philly area...
    ... symptoms. White Sneakers, Could you tell me more about Amitriptyline . How much did you take, when did you take it and how ... have worse side effects than my disorder. Did the Amitriptyline make your symptoms of lightheadedness feel worse at...
    ... for you. Do you think if you cut way down on the amitriptyline dossage you would still get the benefits and but not ... regular doctor in two weeks and I will suggest the amitriptyline to her. I also want to check out diabetes, thyroid...

Alternative Medicine board
  1. Crohn's diease natural cures/treatments 5th December 2006
    ... 1 trazadone (sleeping is a ***** with Crohns), 1 amitriptyline , 1 calcium pill (prednisone prevents calcium absorbtion...

  2. Exercise-Induced Hives- Need Suggestions!! 3rd December 2002
    ... including effexor, naproxen, ranitidine (Zantac), and amitriptyline . He was on this combination and able to control the...

Anxiety board
  1. nervous breakdown?? bi-polar?? 20th June 2008
    ... spinning through my mind so i'm on ambien...Dr. added amitriptyline to current ambien...now i sleep a few hours at least...
    ... blood pressure) norco (pain) buspar (anxiety) Pristiq, amitriptyline at night and ambien at night and as of yesterday Ambilify...

  2. Anti anxiety meds and weight gain 26th May 2008
    ... Tricyclic antidepressant (doxepin, amitriptyline ) would cause some weight gain, others much less likely...

  3. Bad Panic Attack With This Side Effect. Anyone Else? 9th October 2007
    ... taken both of those and it did not work for me, I take amitriptyline only when I need it, I take it when I feel one coming...

  4. mirtazapine 31st May 2007
    ... Adapin (doxepin) Anafranil (clomipramine) Elavil ( amitriptyline ) Endep (amitriptyline) Ludiomil (maprotiline)...

  5. Anxiety is Back!! 1st April 2007
    ... CPN but they never turned up. I have been taking amitriptyline for many years, initially it was used for a enhancer...

  6. Dont think there is no hope left for me so fed up 15th March 2007
    ... would be to speak to a neurologist. I have tried Amitriptyline with good results. would it show up on a ct scan...

  7. Elavil and Xanax together? 10th February 2007
    ... Syndrome. He now believes I should take the Elavil or amitriptyline for depression. It is usually given for fibromyalgia...

  8. Lithium 27th January 2007
    ... asked me if i was on any other medication, i take amitriptyline 150 mg at night along with nitrazepam 10mg , i was ... other people have racing mind , a fast pulse , and the amitriptyline dries my mouth up , i was told by the doctor that...

  9. adrenalin or what 27th January 2007
    ... body every day it happens , i am currently taking amitriptyline 150 nocte, and nitrazepam 10 mg nocte , i used to...

  10. Can This Cause Anxiety 13th November 2006
    ... some 3 months ago and my nerves are shot i was giving Amitriptyline 10mg & 25mg and a Thiamin therapy 100mcg. because...

  11. Ativan/lorazepam for anxiety medication/sleep 14th September 2006
    ... They just don't agree with my body. I have tried amitriptyline , Celexa, Zoloft, and trazodone and they all give me...

  12. SO frusterated.........anyone with advice? 22nd August 2006
    ... sense. I had the same thing when I was taking low-dose amitriptyline for a physical condition. It's a bit annoying to get...

  13. What happens if you switch meds 5 times in a year? 18th August 2006
    ... Xanax, Welbutrin, Paxil, BuSpar, Zoloft, Lexapro, amitriptyline , gabapentin and some valium. I think I was told...

  14. amitriptyline- side effects 21st June 2006
    ... Hi all: I am taking amitriptyline for anxiety at bedtime. I am awakened by heart palpitation...
    ... new, but I'll tell you what I know. I love Elavil ( Amitriptyline ) - it helps with depression, anxiety, irritable bowl...

  15. My anxiety is at its high today! 28th May 2006
    ... i was taking Amitriptyline 25mg for over a month. i stopped taking it 3days ago...

  16. Zoloft-Elavil(Amitriptyline) combination 23rd April 2006
    ... what got me thinking is that he also prescribed amitriptyline 10mg bedtime. he mentioned that the usual dosage ... for Amitriptyline is 150mg to 200mg and this would help me get a better ... dipotasium. I did some research on the net and found Amitriptyline to be a tricyclic anti-depressant. Definately should ... information overload!" for the past 4 hours. will not take Amitriptyline until i get some answers here and stick to the new...
    ... in 6 months time. my only concern was the taking of amitriptyline in that dose as i am already on an SSRI. so i guess...

  17. Tachycardia (rapid heart beat)-- scared 20th April 2006
    ... depression, I took large doses of remeron (120 mg per day) amitriptyline (25 mg per day) and seroquil (125 mg per day) for...

  18. please help i feel so much Anxiety 20th March 2006
    ... would feel bad under those circumstances. About amitriptyline ...it is an older tricyclic antidepressant, like hry33 ... it is also still often used to treat chronic pain. Amitriptyline (aka Elavil) has a side effect of sedation that you...

  19. Help..I'm SO Confused... 10th March 2006
    ... CL, how long have you been taking amitriptyline ? Does it help with your anxiety? I have been taking...

  20. Went to neuro and got diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder...Please help. 24th June 2005
    ... im about to lose myself. The doc gave me 10mg of amitriptyline to take before bed because I keep waking up everyday...

  21. not tolerating any ssri's bad experiences 10th March 2005
    ... this side effect? On any of the antidepressants? ( Amitriptyline was the worst). I can take the dry mouth and some...
    ... this side effect? On any of the antidepressants? ( Amitriptyline was the worst). I can take the dry mouth and some...

  22. How bad are the side effects of tricylics? 9th November 2004
    ... Hi Josh McGrath, I was on Amitriptyline for a few months. Everyone is different, but for me...

  23. Encouragement 27th October 2004
    ... I weaned off the tricyclic Amitriptyline with no problems at all....

  24. Dizziness a part of it 10th August 2004
    ... of imbalance. I did try one of the medications ( Amitriptyline ), which actually is an "older" anti-depressant medication...

  25. Drug Issues 22nd March 2004
    ... to the docs this morning. I'm going to come off the Amitriptyline I've been on for a couple of months. I'm at 20mg but ... blocker propranolol (Inderal) for panic attacks (the amitriptyline was for GAD). Any success stories or comments? Any...
    ... amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that often helps GAD...
    ... I was taking 25 Mg of Amitriptyline for nerve pain for about two months. It did take...
    ... remember that I'm 16 lol, and often anti-depressants like amitriptyline aren't first choice for doctors or psychiatrists....

  26. what is best anti depressant for anxiety 6th March 2004
    ... I am on Amitriptyline . So far, it has had little effect....

  27. Klonipin 21st November 2003
    ... No, TMJgirl, I have never been on Prozac. I was on amitriptyline for 6 years, but I became tolerant of it & have been...

  28. Someone plz help!! 17th April 2003
    ... and he had the same symptoms as me and was taking amitriptyline . I went to my Dr. and we figured it was worth a try ... feeling, but not nearly like before. Maybe researching amitriptyline may help. Just thought I would let you know what helped...

 
 
 

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