poker lad
29-10-11, 04:10
Hi , I've been taking Amitriptyline (50mg) for about 13 months. I've been told by my therapist that i have to switch my medication to Cipralex, as it is more suited to my condition. He said i need to get the amitriptyline out of my system before starting my new medication.
I took my last tablet on Wednesday night, on Thursday is was told not to take any more and to start my small but increasing dose of Cipralex from Monday. I was told that i would not have any issues with stopping my Amitriptyline dose ('as It's a small dose').....I'm not feeling like that's really true, and upon reading some posts on here tonight (for the first time - which also makes me fell a little stupid not to have looked before.), my concerns seem valid....
It's now in the early hours of Saturday morning, and I really feel awful. While taking the Amitriptyline, I have always felt the sedative effects as quite severe, and enjoyed waking up this morning with a clear head. This good feeling has not lasted Right now i am quite anxious, feeling incredibly sick, and my tummy is cramping like crazy. Not to mention the cold sweats which have been quite extreme......
Can someone Please confirm that this is normal? & that I should just 'man up' and deal with it..... or if there is something i can do/eat/drink to ease my symptoms? I would really appreciate any thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
I took my last tablet on Wednesday night, on Thursday is was told not to take any more and to start my small but increasing dose of Cipralex from Monday. I was told that i would not have any issues with stopping my Amitriptyline dose ('as It's a small dose').....I'm not feeling like that's really true, and upon reading some posts on here tonight (for the first time - which also makes me fell a little stupid not to have looked before.), my concerns seem valid....
It's now in the early hours of Saturday morning, and I really feel awful. While taking the Amitriptyline, I have always felt the sedative effects as quite severe, and enjoyed waking up this morning with a clear head. This good feeling has not lasted Right now i am quite anxious, feeling incredibly sick, and my tummy is cramping like crazy. Not to mention the cold sweats which have been quite extreme......
Can someone Please confirm that this is normal? & that I should just 'man up' and deal with it..... or if there is something i can do/eat/drink to ease my symptoms? I would really appreciate any thoughts.
Thanks in advance.