- On the edge.... 11th June 2008
... Have you tried using propanolol (Inderal) or amitriptyline in the past?
Both are effectice migrain preventatives ... (say, 40mg twice a day of propaonlol, and 50mg of amitriptyline at bedtime)
Also, because they are old and off...
- Pleasa Please Help Me!!!!!!! 5th June 2008
... Advil liquigels)
3. Ask your doctor if you can try amitriptyline , 25mg at bedtime for 2 nights, 50mg at bedtime for...
- A Possible Answer??? 24th May 2008
... I have tried amitriptyline , but it made me very on edge, and jumpy. I've also...
... ....
nortriptyline has fewer side effects than amitriptyline , and is just as effective
celebrex is as effective...
- what does it take to be free of headaches 16th May 2008
... Ask your doctor about Prothiaden or amitriptyline .... they are old antidepressants, but have been found...
- Headache, migraine, chronic or what :-( 27th April 2008
... mean time he wanted me to go back on a 10mg tablet of Amitriptyline , one at night, he said that this helps with a lot...
... two.
Ask your doctor if you can have a trial of amitriptyline at bedtime, start with 25mg, and work up to 50mg....
... when I go to the chemists tomorrow.The Doctor gave me amitriptyline , 10mg, I am on day ten of those, he said it can takes...
- Neurontin- do things get worse before they get better? 10th April 2008
... withdrawal last year. I've tried a number of drugs- endep, amitriptyline , nortriptyline, prothiadon, artane, cogentin, madopar...
- neverending headache 3rd April 2008
... using a preventative medication such as propanolol or amitriptyline ....
- "Strange Headaches" are gone-Here's what the fix was(I hope) 14th January 2008
... pressure was somewhat high. He put me on Ziac and Amitriptyline . About after 3 days on these drugs my pain is gone...
... my high blood pressure and it's back to normal. The Amitriptyline was given for my insomnia. If you do some reading ... you will find out that Amitriptyline is given for pain control. I know it helps with migraines ... also. I worked with a lady that has taken Amitriptyline for years to help her control her migraines. Both...
- Migraines - My Drugs review (glad i've found a community of people that understand) 8th January 2008
... As it seems with a lot of people I started on:
Amitriptyline , slowly increased the dossage and stayed on the drug...
- Amitriptyline for Migraines 17th December 2007
... Tylonol which are not a danger at all other than the Amitriptyline states it takes up to 4 weeks to even show any signs...
... it turned out he just needed on 10mg at bedtime. Amitriptyline has many side effects esp. for the young so why hasn...
... time with chronic daily headahce and have been on amitriptyline for a long time--limited help. It's true the main ... damage than good with rebounds. I'd start with the amitriptyline first...it does dry your mouth out so anticipate chewing...
- Mav 7th December 2007
... take anything for dizziness but my doctor had me on Amitriptyline for 7 years. I'm now trying to come off of it cause...
- Well. I went to the e.r! please help 17th October 2007
... Have you tried amitriptyline , imtrex, high dose ibuprofen
very few cases of ... Seeing a physical therapist can help, taking 50mg of amitriptyline can help a lot, and when you get a bad headache, 800mg...
- Combination Migraine treatments, what works for you? 16th October 2007
... about 5 years now.
My new headache regimen is amitriptyline as a prophylactic, and alternating days with Fioricet...
- has anyone tried Cymbalta for really bad headaches 6th September 2007
... Elavil which is a SSRI "
Um, no it isnt
Elavil ( amitriptyline ) exters an effect on pain transmission which is seperate...
- This makes no sense to me at all!!!!! 20th August 2007
... I have been taking amitriptyline for almost 3 weeks for silent migraines. I have been...
- Amitriptyline 16th August 2007
... difficult :D .
Anyway, I looked up side effects of amitriptyline and it does cause various neuro side effects as well...
- diagnosis - silent migraine 31st July 2007
... first is a silent migraine and the doc is giving me amitriptyline . Anyone taking this for migraine or has taken it...
... hi, wad';s a silent migraine? does amitriptyline works for you?...
... first is a silent migraine and the doc is giving me amitriptyline . Anyone taking this for migraine or has taken it...
... ask if the side effect of weight gain due to eating amitriptyline can be prevented?...
- NO meds work for headaxhe!!?? 22nd July 2007
... was diagnosed with severe fibromyalgia. Starting Amitriptyline for the 3rd time tonight, cause I had the side-effects...
... Yes, I think it is the Amitriptyline I am starting tonight (known as Elavil). I hate the...
- New here - Menstrual Headaches?? 14th June 2007
... I have tried a number of things - Frova, Imitrex, Amitriptyline - Elavil.
So far, there is no perfect solution...
- Tension Headaches and Dizziness Question?? 14th June 2007
... because I find that doctors usually would prescribe amitriptyline etc instead of SSRI....
... I tried various things before Celexa, such as Amitriptyline and Ultram. It worked for a while, but then the headaches...
- Constant headaches....please help! 14th June 2007
... Ask for a referal to a nurologist
Have you tried amitriptyline or another tricyclic?...
- 30 years of constant headaches 13th June 2007
... for
headache prevention in the uk and Ireland is amitriptyline and inderal.
But both these drugs can have bad side...
... Warfarin - daily blood thinner
Namenda - Daily Memory
Amitriptyline - Daily Anti Depressent
Iron - to help me with energy...
... for
headache prevention in the uk and Ireland is amitriptyline and inderal.
But both these drugs can have bad side...
- Chronic Daily Headaches 4th June 2007
... I take Amitriptyline at nights, that is what helps me sleep as I can't ... Citalopram, Clonidine, Imdur, Diamox, Namenda, Aspirin, Amitriptyline , Nitrostat (as needed) and Oxygen (as needed).
...
- Constant Headached with loss of balance 31st January 2007
... great results with the prescription medication called Amitriptyline , which is widely used to treat migraine issue, but...
- Cervical Spine Blockage??? 22nd January 2007
... all came back normal and I'm starting on low dose Amitriptyline until I can see a specialist....
- Ct scan for headaches 9th January 2007
... family, then you are especialy a candidate for using amitriptyline or nortriptyline as a preventative (nortriptyline...
- son on 2 week migraine 25th November 2006
... along with rest in a dark room.
he could try amitriptyline at night as a preventative...
- severe headaches 16th November 2006
... Have you tried a migraine preventativ, such as amitriptyline ?
Meclozine *may* help the lightheadedness, it is...
- headaches for 7 years 15th November 2006
... Ask your doctor if you can have a trial of amitriptyline or nortriptyline, 25mg at bedtime for 2 nights, then...
... Ask your doctor if you can have a trial of amitriptyline or nortriptyline, 25mg at bedtime for 2 nights, then...
... Ask your doctor if you can have a trial of amitriptyline or nortriptyline, 25mg at bedtime for 2 nights, then...
- How long til Elavil starts to work? 5th November 2006
... migraine headaches, nortryptiline is as effective as amitriptyline , with fewer side effects....
- Topamax for tension headaches? 4th November 2006
... . you have very little to lose.
Have you tried amitriptyline ?...
- At the end of my rope 2nd November 2006
... 1. Try using a preventative ( amitriptyline for example) - the attacks will be less frequent,...
... QUOTE=JONO IN DARWIN]1. Try using a preventative ( amitriptyline for example) - the attacks will be less frequent,...
- too much tylenol for daily headaches..help 29th October 2006
... GP about a preventative edicine for the headaches ( amitriptyline is a good one)
Instead of high dose Tylenol, try...
- Headache Medication 27th October 2006
... Things to try:
amitriptyline + propanolol
valpoate
Celebrex 200mg once or...
... that helps my migraines. I also just started taking Amitriptyline again (I took it about 10 yrs ago). I think I am...
- new here, please help! 4th October 2006
... said no.. because tests were normal..So he put me on amitriptyline .. which didnt help any of my symptoms. although it...
- chronic tension headaches 3rd September 2006
... discussion of several preventative medications, including Amitriptyline .
[url="http://www.aafp.org/afp/971115ap/moore.html ... that are used to treat migraine conditions (like the Amitriptyline ) that are more commonly used a pain alleviators –...
... depressant for my head symptoms a while back called Amitriptyline (Ami). I am pretty much against taking ANY kind of...
- Constant Headaches 25th April 2006
... amitrptyline, fluoxetine, beta blockers, epilim. With amitriptyline being the "standard soluition" for "chronic daily ... doctors as my old doctor decided I should just take amitriptyline for the rest of my life to cure the problem - despite...
... respond to is amitryptoline
Dave
I tried Amitriptyline orignally but found that it actually made my headaches...
- Everlasting ache 15th March 2006
... that happen to me for far to long before.
Elavil ( Amitriptyline ) is very commonly given to headache patients to see...
- Tension headache and anti depressants 22nd February 2006
... I used to be on a combination of low doses of amitriptyline and atenolol - I took them for about three years and...
... Hi,
I've been on amitriptyline for the past 3 years. It worked very well for my tension...
- Headaches for 12 years............ 9th February 2006
... Have you tried taking amitriptyline , it may help reduce the frequency and severity of...
- Headache getting better but now rapid heart beat 2nd February 2006
... My mri came back normal and now the neuro put me on Amitriptyline and now i am having chest pains and my heart races...
- headache that is not migraine related, finally gone. Maybe this can help! 23rd January 2006
... go just for piece of mind. The neuro did put me on amitriptyline 10 mg instead of fioricet, ambien, and pamelor. I...
- Help!Constant severe tension heaches for last year!!!! 22nd January 2006
... variety of painkiller and preventative drugs such as Amitriptyline , proprananol, Nefopam and
Mefenamic Acid, all which...
- Someonee please please help 9th January 2006
... go just for piece of mind. The neuro did put me on amitriptyline 10 mg instead of fioricet, ambien, and pamelor. I...
- Cymbalta 20th July 2005
... risk of side effects.
Tricyclic antidepressants ( amitriptyline [e.g., Elavil], desipramine [e.g., Norpramin], imipramine...
- Head pressure with 'Fuzzy' feeling 25th May 2005
... spell without it...then it returns. Prescribed 10mg Amitriptyline but useless.
The fuzzy feeling comes on about...
- chronic pressure...6 years/no answers 19th May 2005
... the odd two week spell without it...then it returns. Amitriptyline useless...
... the odd two week spell without it...then it returns. Amitriptyline useless
Seems like your Neurologist is trying to...
- Birth-Control triggered headaches 9th May 2005
...
I was surprised that your doctor prescribed amitriptyline for headache relief. It certainly doesn't come without ... about the side effects you are dealing with on the amitriptyline .
Good luck,
Sandi...
- Amitriptyline (sp?) 6th April 2005
... I was given amitriptyline for anxiety. (25mg) Helps with headaches alot for...
- 14 and constant occular H/A with Dizziness 8th March 2005
... dizziness to be worse followed by vomiting. We have tried: Amitriptyline , Topomax (caused kidney stones), Keppra, Ergotrates...
- Daughter suffering with daily migraines 22nd October 2004
... twice a day. And has recently started taking Elavil ( amitriptyline ) also,to be taken at bedtime. The medicines seem to...
- Anyone take Zyprexa for H A? 7th October 2004
... rapid heartbeat.
For preventatives he prescribed Amitriptyline , 50 MG at bedtime, Neurontin 800 MG 4 times daily...
- Neurontin 24th June 2004
... that has worked? I've tried Lexapro, Zoloft, Xanax, Amitriptyline , Atenolol and now the Neuronton with no success. ...
- Here's something that might help someone 19th April 2004
... my woozy symptoms.
There is a medication called Amitriptyline that helped me in the past GREATLY. It's an older...
- People with migraines please help! 23rd March 2004
... to go on a preventative. I went on propanol then amitriptyline , and topamax. The only thing that worked was topamax...
... to go on a preventative. I went on propanol then amitriptyline , and topamax. The only thing that worked was topamax...
- I don't know.. 15th March 2004
... initially, but I am now currently on a 75 mg dose of amitriptyline daily. I've also always had sleep problems, and these...
... initially, but I am now currently on a 75 mg dose of amitriptyline daily. I've also always had sleep problems, and these...
- Doc doesn't know what's wrong, anyone help? 13th January 2004
... ve been going through, my Doc put me on 10 mgs. of Amitriptyline at bed time and .25 mg. of Xanas 3 times a day and...
... ve been going through, my Doc put me on 10 mgs. of Amitriptyline at bed time and .25 mg. of Xanas 3 times a day and...
... what exactly are those medications?
Amitriptyline is a tricylic anti-depressant used primarily for treatment...
- need help 7th December 2003
... the tabs. I now on 1400mgs of Epilim a day.25mgsof amitriptyline for the migraines. My problem is they won't let me...
- Headaches while sleeping 5th December 2003
... Ask your doctor for a script for Amitriptyline , take 25mg at night for 2 nights, then 50mg at night...
... Excedrin Tension Headache)
I would certainly ask about amitriptyline , it is dirt cheap, and can sometimes work a miracly...
- Anyone out there tried Midrin? 20th November 2003
... all. sorry sweety. what does work for me however is amitriptyline ? 25 mg each night. i did gain 20 lbs on it though ... away. if it doesnt work then i will continue with the amitriptyline ? anyway good luck with finding relief!...
- headache for 6 weeks 10th November 2003
... never could find out cause of pain but was prescribed amitriptyline ? (elavil) 25 mg. and have not had a headache since...
- Pressure behind Eyes and Top of Head 15th May 2003
... all normal. Finally I asked the Dr. to put me on amitriptyline b/c I heard it worked for a friend of mine who had ... those who are depressed, but this is NOT the case. Amitriptyline has worked so well for my headaches that I thought...
... m going to my doctor tomorrow-wonder if I mention amitriptyline she'll think I'm self-diagnozing (doctors hate that...
- Nortriptyline question? 28th March 2002
... for me. Has anyone used this med or similar med ( amitriptyline /Elavil), and if so how long did it take for headaches ... CDH. My doctor prescribed various medications, even amitriptyline , before nortriptyline, which worked best for me. ... Amitriptyline worked at preventing the pain, but make me extra sleepy...
... I, too, took amitriptyline for chronic headaches. It worked wonders, but then...
