Amitriptyline

[sazlebazle]

i tried loads of ssris etc this was my last resort and thankfully so far its working for me i have the odd day but they are getting less and less xx

[neowallace]

Hi Sazlebazle

That's cool I am glad they are helping you ....I guess one boot does not fit all I think this one is helping me as well.....on 100 mg just now.....

[sazlebazle]

hi did you get any side effects as you upped the dose im stuck on 20mg and thinking of going up to 30mg as ive been suffering abit with anxiety and dizzy spells the last couple of days im not sure what the best dose for anxiety is on a plus side ive had no headaches at all x

[neowallace]

Hi Sazlebazle

I started off at 50mg in the hospital and went up to 100mg in a few days but there were people watching me in the ward so it's a bit different from your situation. They do get a bit of getting used to mind you. What I like about them I don't feel so anxious in the morning. I know this is a crap way of doing it but I guess it is like any other medication you may have to experiment. Maybe your G.P could give you a guide to upping your dose. I wish you all the best....I should say that I still get anxious and feel depressed. I then have to try other things like C.B.T. or getting out the house. The tablet just seems to be better than what I have had before. Are you taking any Diazapam I take 3 * 2mg each day but this is only for a couple of months.....All the best whatever you decide to do....

Steven

[Heaven_Scent]

Been on them a few weeks now and hey presto my headaches have subsided Still gettin the odd bit of tension but nowhere near as much as before. My ibs has calmed down and I think my anxiety has been helped, start a new job next week so I'll see how I get on. Back at the Drs for a review in the next couple of weeks so in goin to ask to stay on them. How long have people been taking them?

[sazlebazle]

they arent addictive so ok long term ive been told i saw a specialist at hospital monday and he said they are a ok to be on long term so im staying on mine i may just lower the dose etc most of my days are great and no headaches at all but i still get a little bit of dizzyness every now and then it seems to depend on how ive slept the night before x

[Stormsky]

I was on them 10yrs...glad to be off them though....

[Heaven_Scent]

Only thing that's worked for my tension. How was it coming off them?

[Stormsky]

Only thing that's worked for my tension. How was it coming off them?

Not good, my Anx came back with vengeance... Been off them over a year now..they don't cure, only mask symptoms. So you can be back at square one...they are used mainly now for nerve damage, pain etc

[Heaven_Scent]

There are more effective antidepressant on the market these days. You copin ok now?