Amitriptyline

[breeze25]

I have been presribed it to help me sleep as well as been having headaches and couldn't sleep.

I was very brave (after reading the side effect leaflet lol) and took one. whether they actually worked or I felt better because I took it, I actually slept well last night, I slept from 11 - 7 which is unheard of. I feel a little tired this morning and feel like I have a slight hangover, but it could just be the fact I slept well.

[breeze25]

Have you taken it yet ?

I have had another good nights sleep, a little longer to stir then normal this morning, might just be from havin a good nights sleep.

Onl downside so far is that I had a headaches yesterday, don't know whether it was because of the pills or because of my anxiety about my head at present.

[jill]

Hi Karen,

I was on 10mg for about 4 months, I am a very slim person and did not gain any weight on this med at all. I came off them because I found this site and felt ready to do so.

Karen, I know its hard for you but please try this med, it may help.

Hope this helps a little

You take care

LOVE JILLXX

[Piglet]

Karen hun,

I've deleted the post you just did cos it's one of your gobblygook ones - post again later mate when you feel better.

Love Piglet

[Dying_Swan]

Hey Karen.

Just saw this thread, sorry I've not posted sooner.

I was on 20mg Amitriptyline for insomnia for a little while. I didn't find it all that helpful, but my sleep did improve a bit. However, I didn't gain or lose any weight, and don't think I had any side effects at all.

10mg is a teeny weeny dose and I'd be really surprised if you had any side effects with it.

Good luck with whatever you decide xxx

[darkangel]

Hi Karen
Just saw your post. I was on Prozac for years and they did make me gain weight ( a lot ) but I managed to lose 6 stone and my weight has remained at that level. Ive been on amitriptyline for about 2 yrs and there has been NO change in my weight. 10mg is a teeny amount so try not to worry too much and it may be the answer for you at the moment hun. The side effetcs I get are dry mouth and a feeling of wooziness first thing in the morning but it soon wears off.

Hope this has reassured you

Luv Darkangel x

[Karen]

Thanks for all the messages.

I did try it for a few weeks and it didn't help so I have stopped it again. I really am not keen on taking an antidepressant and I also found it interfered with my thyroid medication.

Karen xx