Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 16 Location: New Zealand
Amitriptyline Posted: 03-20-04 10:49am
I am about to start amitriptyline for my
headaches but have heard stories about it
making you so sleepy you can't get up.
Has anyone here tried it and what were the
side effects and positive effects.
Thanks very much
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pattibon
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Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Posts: 1
Re: Amitriptyline Posted: 04-19-04 11:51am
I started taking this about 2 months ago,
and I have not had a migraine since, and I
used to get them at least twice a week.
My doctor advised me to take the meds
before I went to bed, so I wouldn't feel
the side effects.
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sandyallen
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Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4580
Amitriptyline Posted: 04-19-04 11:57am
Pattibon, your Dr. Is right, this is
when I take mine.
Sincerely,
sandy
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skeb_nz
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Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Posts: 16 Location: New Zealand
Amitriptyline Posted: 04-19-04 14:33pm
I've been on it for a month now. I take
in about 6 pm. I don't feel drowsy, if
anything it puts me on a small high.
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ceb
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Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 14 Location: usa
Amitriptyline Posted: 07-13-04 13:32pm
Yes take at night and also make sure u r
on the right dose. To much can make u
too sleepy. Personally I don't like this
med... Has some bad side affects. But I
am glad it works for others.
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jennjenn
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Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 30 Location: Alabama
Amtrip Posted: 09-06-04 13:51pm
I was also put on amtrip for headaches.
At first it did make me kind of sleepy,
but after 2 weeks, I am getting used to
it. My doctor did also tell me to take
it at night. My doctor also put me on
the amtrip to help my pain level. (back
pain) I can't tell that it has helped my
back, but the headaches are few and far
between now. Good luck, jenn
