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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy board
  1. New to the board 7th August 2006
    ... as well, but I am told it is stronger? am also on amitriptyline and ambien at night. I was on lyrica, but the W.C...

  2. Im a mystery can anyone help? 30th July 2006
    ... Buprenorphine Transdermal) patches, Gabapentin, Arthotec, Amitriptyline , nortriptyline. Diaganositic tests include full blood...

  3. taking pain meds = not sleeping anyone???? 21st July 2006
    ... dose) for nerve pain/allodynia. Also I take 10mg amitriptyline (elavil) a few hours before I go to bed. If I take ... puppy I am a bit zonky but not too bad. If I take the amitriptyline at actual bedtime of 10.30 I am like a zombie when...

  4. does this sound like rls? 11th July 2006
    ... that it is that. so he wants me to take a low dose of amitriptyline for 8 weeks then go back to him. my symptoms are tingling...

  5. Just want to say hi. 17th May 2006
    ... I'm also affaid to take med's... I do take a amitriptyline before bed and I wear the patches. It's helps me...

  6. Any pain reduction using transdermal gels (Ketoprofen, Ketamine, etc)? 12th May 2006
    ... My family Doctor put me on Amitriptyline , it really helps with some of the pain. I take...
    ... My pain doc ordered a cream for me that contains Amitriptyline , Bupivacaine, Gabapentin, Ketamine, Ketoprofen and...

  7. Pain Mgmt clinic? 25th November 2005
    ... the RSD manual, the best antidepressent out there is amitriptyline . I take 50 mg at bedtime to help me sllep. It's actually...

  8. A Year Later....with Work Comp.. 9th January 2005
    ... RSD. I haved 13 nerve blocks, and taking lortab and amitriptyline . The work comp dr is finalizing all of the discharge...

  9. My ketamine infusion is working! 2nd January 2005
    ... cream of Ketamine at very low dosage and Elavil or Amitriptyline and one other substance. Anyway, worked like a charm...

  10. How is EVERYONE??? 6th September 2004
    ... for me. I'm on an antidepressant called Endep (an amitriptyline variety) and its been a lifesaver, for both my pain...

  11. amitriptyline reaction 14th August 2004
    ... in your system....my brother was on elavil which is amitriptyline . he was always dizzy, sick to his stomach, loose stools ... fighting the ruling .... and we are going to try to get amitriptyline off the market........
    ... doctor.. DON'T EVER CHANCE IT.. Issues with the amitriptyline , was memory issues, big time.. nothing like asking ... started on a medication called Lexapro, which is in the amitriptyline family of anti-depressants. Within an hour I was feeling...

  12. What's Next?? 13th August 2004
    ... Baclofen 25mg. Today I started a new tablet in the amitriptyline family, but I've been vomitting and had blurred vision...
    ... So he's prescribed EnDep instead, which is an amitriptyline AD. Anyone have any experiences regarding this one...

  13. sorry another question...Medication 11th May 2004
    ... [FONT=Arial]I am currently under amitriptyline (Elavil) 30-40mg a night...before bed...and it...I...

  14. Looking for a Doctor that is familiar with RSD. 4th May 2004
    ... low dose tricyclic antidepressant (nortriptyline or amitriptyline ) also helps block neuropathic pain. I have improved...

  15. I'm so excited! 3rd May 2004
    ... you know I was haveing awful side affects from the amitriptyline . So I have decided not to take it anymore, especially...

  16. RSD of the Ear?! 3rd May 2004
    ... worked for this body part. I'm on the highest dose of Amitriptyline (150mg), 80mg of propranolol twice a day to control...
    ... going down slowly. He also increased me to 150mg of amitriptyline twice daily. When I take the amitriptyline in the ... blocks kicking in or the predinsone and increased amitriptyline since Wednesday May 5th, or the combination of nerve...
    ... taking the following: amoxicillin 500mg X 2 a day amitriptyline 150mg 1-2 X a day (for pain and rsd) propranolol...

  17. started amitriptyline 30th April 2004
    ... Andrea, I was on 75 mg nortriptylene (very similar to amitriptyline ) for a few months. It did help with the pain and it ... ontributed to the brain fog, so maybe the nortriptyline (or amitriptyline ) alone isn't so bad. I'm off both of those now and...

  18. trying 2 new drugs? 27th April 2004
    ... i'm getting started on 2 new drugs... Amitriptyline and Namenda. Has anyone been on these, or is currently...
    ... haven't had RDS for long, (17 weeks), But after my Dx Amitriptyline was one of the first meds the Dr. put me on. It is...
    ... I tried Amitriptyline for sleep/nerve pain. It did work somewhat especially...
    ... to post an answer to this. I took Elavil which is Amitriptyline . The worst side effect that I had from it was weight...

  19. Frustrated and venting and worried 24th April 2004
    ... off the lexapro (anti-depressant) and start up on amitriptyline , which he says will also help with pain as well as...

  20. Recently dx RSD...Trying to cope 9th April 2004
    ... OT 3 times a week. I'm taking an anti-depressant ( amitriptyline ) and lortab for the pain(which isn't working) I don...
    ... pressing to see a PMD. Regarding the meds - the amitriptyline in the right dosage can act both as an antidepressant...

  21. Recently dx RDS....??????? 6th April 2004
    ... appreciated. I'm doing OT 3 times a week and taking Amitriptyline and hydrocodone. I also recieved a TENS unit, which...

  22. I Need Some Help 20th January 2004
    ... Neurontin 800 x4, 20mg x4 Kadian; 20mg x4 Oxycodone, 75 mg Amitriptyline , 8 mg Tizanidine, Catapres- TTS 1 (patch) all for...

  23. tegretol(carbamazepine) carcinogenic? 8th January 2004
    ... sensitivity to tricyclic antidepressant drugs such as amitriptyline (Elavil). You should also not be taking Tegretol if...

  24. Blocks not working 28th December 2003
    ... were helping me. I have taken my Neurontin, Lortab, Amitriptyline & Clonidine as scheduled. I'm also taking vitamins...
    ... I'm not taking anything for the depression. The amitriptyline is supposed to help but the low dose I'm on is not...

  25. Amitriptyline & Clonidine 15th December 2003
    ... presure too low so I had to stop using them, and the amitriptyline had me in total zombie mode, way worse than the neurontin...

  26. What is the best pain medicine for RSD ? 13th December 2003
    ... keep it at the lower amount. I also take 10mg of amitriptyline at night for the RSD. My pain doc gave me a prescription...

  27. Vitamin B & RSD 11th December 2003
    ... nerve regeneration. My specialist has prescribed Amitriptyline and I am not that keen to take it. (If anyone has...
    ... wanted to let you know that I am taking a low dose of amitriptyline - 10mg at night. According to one of my doctors and ... that lose doses of this helped the rsd pain. The amitriptyline wasn't originally precribed for the rsd when this...
    ... Hi Pran, The amitriptyline make me a little groogy in the morning. It also helps...
    ... from this site. By the way, I have started on the Amitriptyline . First day wasn't that great, but I think my body...
    ... Julie, How did your block go? Pran, How did the amitriptyline affect you? Were you groggy the next morning? All...
    ... Hi Linda, The Amitriptyline made me very groggy the first couple of days. People...
    ... Hi Pran, I've gotten used to the amitriptyline & it doesn't make me sleepy during the day anymore...

  28. Nails Heavily Grooved 1st December 2003
    ... it for 2 days. Then my P/T asked if I was taking amitriptyline (elavil). I told her no. She had the ortho doc precsribe ... m taking neurontin, lortab & celebrex besides the amitriptyline . When I add my vitamins & anti-oxidants to these...

  29. 2 questions for you all?? 31st October 2003
    ... then from my doctors.Right now I`m on Neurontin and Amitriptyline and I go for my frist nerve block Nov 13. I myself...

Relationship Health board
  1. I don't think he loves me anymore 10th December 2006
    ... hi amitriptyline . ive been through a similar situation myself recently...

  2. Pressure on my relationship..I need some supportive words... 7th September 2004
    ... syndrome are actually meant for depression...its called Amitriptyline . I take it in small doses (as per my doc's directions...

Restless Leg Syndrome board
  1. does amitriptyline help restless legs 6th January 2008
    ... to the upper right of the boards, you can type in amitriptyline . It will bring up a few posts. Here is a link to...
    ... I tried amitriptyline for a week. Unfortunately it didn't work.It made my...
    ... hi the first time that i took amitriptyline for face and ear pressure was the first time i expereanced ... restless leg, i put it down to the amitriptyline ,but later discovered that i had low iron, talking...
    ... doctor and told him I thought I had RLS. He gave me amitriptyline and I have slept well every night since then. It was...

  2. Medication that has helped me overcome RLS 7th October 2006
    ... Hi i take Amitriptyline too the dr gave me it to relax my nerves on a night...

  3. does this sound like rls? 11th July 2006
    ... that it is that. so he wants me to take a low dose of amitriptyline for 8 weeks then go back to him. my symptoms are tingling...

  4. Cymbalta 28th March 2005
    ... problem is this, every antideppresant I have tried ( Amitriptyline , Wellbutrin) has made my RLS go CRAZY! :) . I...

  5. Hail Dorothy, 2nd June 2004
    ... temporary stopgap, mild pain killers. Drugs like amitriptyline have multiple purposes, it may say anti-depressant...

Schizophrenia board
  1. Questions 17th March 2004
    ... reason for it. My son is on Clozapine, Epival & Amitriptyline . He gets blood tests every 2 weeks to ensure that...
    ... reason for it. My son is on Clozapine, Epival & Amitriptyline . He gets blood tests every 2 weeks to ensure that...

Sexual Health - Teens board
  1. Vestibulisis 10th August 2003
    ... after aswell :( I'm on a special medicine called Amitriptyline to try to fix it (its supposed to help nerve pain...

Sexual Health - Women board
  1. For those who've been having painful sex!! I went to a specialist... 2nd August 2004
    ... I have been given a very low continuous dose of ' Amitriptyline ' which is usually prescribed (in larger doses) as...
    ... I have been given a very low continuous dose of ' Amitriptyline ' which is usually prescribed (in larger doses) as...
    ... anyone who has had pain during sex and is now taking amitriptyline . I have had this problem since my oldest child was ... born 9 1/2 years ago. Amitriptyline does help--but it took about 9-12 months to start ... NC at Dr. Libby Edwards office and she gave me the amitriptyline . SHe is a specialist in this field. Again, I would...

  2. Painful burning during sex/conflicting Dr. opinions 17th July 2004
    ... vaginal vestibule area. :( My specialist had me on amitriptyline which is actually an anti-depressent but they prescribe...

  3. 3 red pills/ birth control?? 23rd March 2003
    ... dont get me wrong, I'm NOT a doctor...but usually Amitriptyline Elavil is usually used for depressive natures and...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases board
  1. NGU complications? 16th January 2006
    ... October 2005 - irritation returns. She is finally given amitriptyline and it works, as her doctor says that all the different ... vagina really sensitve. Januray 2006 - now that the amitriptyline is done, the irritation is back (just not as bad as...

Skin Problems board
  1. 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...

Sleep Disorders board
  1. Natural Remedies for a great sleep!! 15th June 2006
    ... talk to your doctor about antidepressants such as amitriptyline , which help in anxiey, chronic pain, muscular/bone...

  2. So tired 15th June 2006
    ... will help you preferalby an antidepressant such as amitriptyline because it helps with stress, chronic pain and muscle...

  3. Sleep 8 hrs but still TIRED ! ! 12th June 2006
    ... or because many antidepressants like trazadone and amitriptyline help some people sleep? I can tell you that most antidepres...

  4. Weird dreams, wacky sleep help!! 25th November 2005
    ... doctor 3 years ago who put me on 25-50mg of elavil or amitriptyline which helped more than anything as far as sleep,although...

  5. help please 8th June 2005
    ... Have you tried amitriptyline ?...

  6. Long-Term Effects of Sleep Meds 4th June 2005
    ... my past sleeping problems - I've been taking 50mg amitriptyline hcl (elavil) and a 1/4 tablet melatonin for three...

  7. Trazadone 19th January 2005
    ... Wednesday night because I had only sporadic success with amitriptyline over a 2 month period . After 30 minutes I felt dizzy...

  8. Anyone with Fibro and can't sleep and found fix? 2nd August 2004
    ... Bad reaction - the opposite Soma: Nothing Amitriptyline : Weight gain big time, next morning hangover Remeron...

  9. Sleeping pills, Melatonin or Elavil? 22nd April 2004
    ... it does not make me groggy. Before was prescribed amitriptyline for a couple years, it helped as a antihistimine,...

  10. real insomniacs 4th March 2004
    ... I was on Amitriptyline for nerve pain and did not have any side effects....

  11. mirapex for rls 26th January 2003
    ... into full gear. If you do, though, a mild dose of amitriptyline or lorazepam might help. Sometimes, though, those...

  12. Sleep Stages Altered by Anti-Depressants 3rd January 2003
    ... addition to the SSRIs) for four years (Lorazepam, Amitriptyline , Melatonin). When I had a sleep study done, my doctor...

  13. big time sleep problems 4th September 2001
    ... antidepressnat dose) of some of the older tricyclics eg amitriptyline . My doctor offer it to me and i think I may try it...

Smoking Cessation board
  1. I'm fixing to start Chantix; any advice? 1st August 2007
    ... tried melatonin, Benadryl, Tylenol PM, sleeping pills, amitriptyline , trazodone, and Ambien with no relief. I have also...

  2. Another Newbie 23rd November 2004
    ... one. The Physiatrist also has me on nuerontin and amitriptyline , both used off label for nerve pain which is what...

Spinal Cord Disorders board
  1. Buldging Disc in my neck....Is it as good as it gets. 23rd April 2007
    ... on diazepam i came off it early this year and take amitriptyline at night, it helps me sleep, makes me a bit high but...

  2. ongoing spinal pain with other symptoms 5th May 2005
    ... irritation as before and suggested an anti-depressant ( amitriptyline )?. Around this time the possibility of gallstones ... vision) so I was taken off them and prescribed the amitriptyline from above. Although I have only had the amitriptyline...

  3. major muscle spasms in back,shoulders, chest post surgery ? 12th October 2004
    ... it didn't do much. Years ago, I used to take Amitriptyline for headaches, and it did pretty good. I never considered...

  4. Follow up MRI's 5th November 2003
    ... it (had to do it 1/8 of a tablet at a time); even amitriptyline , another of the tricyclics, made me brain dead. ...
    ... it (had to do it 1/8 of a tablet at a time); even amitriptyline , another of the tricyclics, made me brain dead. ...

  5. PAIN. ICK! 5th October 2003
    ... really tough to replace, huh? mel, I have been on Amitriptyline before and did not like it; it made me "brain dead...

  6. I'm BAAACCCKKK! (Oh No! Not her again) :) 15th March 2003
    ... Naprosyn E 500mg 1 tab twice a day when needed Amitriptyline 25mg 1 tab at bedtime Tylenol 2 1-2 tabs when needed...

  7. mel, are you home? 19th February 2003
    ... every day for a month APO Amitriptyline 10mg 2 tabs at bedtime every day for...

Thyroid Disorders board
  1. New to Site--Might Be Hypo 23rd May 2006
    ... heart if the initial reading is too low. I was put on Amitriptyline (Elavil) for fibromyalgia problems, Nasonex and Allegra...

  2. Strange illness. Please Help. 14th November 2004
    ... her undergo massage theraphy. But after taking the Amitriptyline prescibed by the neurologist, she started feeling...

  3. New Here ~ Should I be treated for Hypothyroidism? 18th January 2004
    ... due to having FMS, which is the purpose of the drug amitriptyline that I take, to help with sleep problems and pain ... and fatigue, along with a pretty low dose BP med, amitriptyline (very low dose for FMS) and some other meds as needed...

  4. Meds???? 24th November 2003
    ... What meds do you take and do they really help?? amitriptyline 50mg 1 at bedtime (does nothing for me) effexor xr...

  5. Can fluctuating thyroid levels cause bp to drop and temp to rise? 21st November 2003
    ... more. Today had same yet did not take the medication amitriptyline because of the bp, pulse and pains. Same reason I...

  6. Question about lab results. 29th October 2003
    ... thyroid symptoms/troubles look like ms? Luckily the amitriptyline I take to get to sleep kicked in at the hospital....

  7. Hashimoto's Encephalopathy 11th October 2003
    ... I have been able to cope with the treatment of Amitriptyline or Tryptanol as known by most. This is an anti-depression ... problems have eased as well. Type into google the words " Amitriptyline and chronic pain" and you will find this wonder drug...

  8. In need of help 4th August 2003
    ... are the meds I take.. __ Effexor 75mg 3 x aday __ Amitriptyline 10mg 1 or 2 pills at night __ Modulon 200mg 1/2 in...
    ... Effexor 75mg 3 x aday To help with pain at night __ Amitriptyline 10mg 1 or 2 pills at night IBS __ Modulon 200mg 1...

  9. neck and shoulder pain? 8th June 2003
    ... was having problems sleeping so the doc put me on Amitriptyline . After taking it two weeks I started getting dizzy...

TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint board
  1. Dothiepin given - any good? 30th January 2008
    ... I take amitriptyline which is similar in terms of usage but it was described...
    ... [QUOTE=Thelma-Louise;3418845]I take amitriptyline which is similar in terms of usage but it was described ... helps. Thelma-Louise, what dose do you take the amitriptyline ? I take 10 mg but I recently just had a different ... doctor who perscribed the amitriptyline give me flexeril and on those nights I do not take...
    ... combination drug of 2mg of perphe****ne and 10mg of amitriptyline - 1 pill nightly, but like I said I skip every other...
    ... combination drug of 2mg of perphe****ne and 10mg of amitriptyline - 1 pill nightly, but like I said I skip every other ... the receptors in the brain. Do you think that the amitriptyline in low doses like we take (10 mg) causes weight gain...
    ... time on line looking at the weight gain issue and amitriptyline and copied and pasted this article. I am not sure ... to see it. [COLOR="DarkRed"]Weight Gain with Amitriptyline and all TCAs is dose-dependent . The higher the dose ... you gain . Most people who gained a lot of weight on Amitriptyline were on very high doses for a long time (100-300 mg ... mg a day,one has no problem with weight gain. - Amitriptyline and all TCAs have stimulant appetite proporties which...
    ... I took amitriptyline for over a year for my TMJ. I started on 10mg went...

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