Amitriptyline Forums (Page 4)

I was prescribed amitriptyline for my back pain. I took one 4mg on Tues night at 9pm. I slept most of the 22nd. Maybe awake 3 hours out of that day, but was very confused! I woke up at noon on the 23rd. Is this drug too strong for me or is this normal? Could it be the combination of the two medications amitriptyline and tizanidine? I feel gittery, heart racing, confused and very tired! Please send any information that might help me understand this reaction to these drugs. ## I hope you are aware that this is NOT a pain reliever. This is an antidepressant that has helped some people with certain types of nerve pain, but it does not work like a regular pain reliever or a narcotic. As to sleeping, it is very hard to say, these do cause drowsiness, but not usually that bad. It sounds like y...

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I am trying to withdraw from trepiline by taking half a tablet (10mg)per day instead of one tablet. I am getting palpitations could this be from the trepaline. ## Hi, Margo! Sorry about the palpitations, they can be miserable and frightening. And yes, it could be from a too rapid dose reduction of the Trepiline, this can happen with antidepressants and that's why the dosage is usually very slowly reduced to taper off of them, rather than just stopping suddenly. If you were on a 20mg dosage, then the first step for tapering would most likely have been going to 15mgs. Learn more Trepiline details here. Have you consulted your doctor? You need to do as soon as possible, because there is also a chance that the palpitations could be due to something else, so you need to have them checked...

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My GP has prescribed one tablet per night for my daughter for bed wetting. Can someone provide me with more information about this drug? ## The active ingredient in this is Amitriptyline, most commonly prescribed for depression, but also used to help treat bed wetting. Some of the most common side effects include: dry mouth, extreme weight gain, nausea and dizziness. ## Thanks for your info. My concern now is that my daugher is only 5 & secondly I am worried about the weight gain and addiction probabilities. Should I be giving her the medication? ## Well, this site is not medical professionals here, so I cannot advise you what you should and should not give your daughter. What I can suggest, though, is that you talk to your doctor about your concerns. ## Thank You for your advice. I...

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My daughter has left side paralysis. Doctors diagnosed her with conversion disorder. But I know it's vaccine injury. She cannot sleep and has really bad headaches. He put her on amitryptille for the headache alone he claims. I don't think she would be taking this medication ## My 12 year old daughter took this med for 12 weeks to help with migraines. For some people this is a miracle drug. For her it was awful. Headaches got worse. She experienced severe anxiety and panic. We weaned her off over the course of three weeks. It has been 5 weeks since last dose and she is still not herself.

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What is the maximum dose of this drug that is being used for a better nights sleep? My doctor prescribed me 50mg. to be taken 1 hour before I plan on going to sleep. I've been taking as prescribed for 2 weeks and so far have NOT had any improvement. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!! ## Ambien also known as Zolpidem and Silnox works well for me, but you can become dependent on them. I used to take it right before bed and listen to a sleep called sleep easily and I would be sound asleep before the CD had ended. I used to wake up on a hourly basis. I was lucky to ever get 4 hours sleep straight and when I did I felt like super woman. But this medication withe sleep easily which can be downloaded to your phone or I pad I would sleep straight through and didn't have any problem...

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I was prescribed trepiline many years ago for back ache. I now find that they do not help any longer. I have tried over a period of 3 months to gradually stop taking these tablets. Then the migraines began. They were coming one after another all day. Fortunately I do not get the severe headache. My GP said that I must go back on them immediately. I do not see why it is necessary to take a tablet that does not help any longer and also made me gain 10kg weight.Please give me your advise. It would be appreciated. ## Tripelene contains Amitriptyline, which is a tricyclic antidepressant that is also used to help with some forms of nerve pain. Since it is an antidepressant, it works on brain chemicals, so experiencing such symptoms if you stop taking it can be normal. Learn more Amitriptyline...

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I have not taken this yet and it has been prescribed if my peripheral neuropathy does not improve with the Lyrica, my hands are the worse with osteo in them as well.. I have gained 14 pounds and went from a 36 to a 38 in 6 weeks....How have you found taking amitriptyline and have you gained any or much weight? ## Both of these medications carry the risk of causing weight gain, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes. How long have you been taking the Lyrica? Are you on any other medications? ## I have been taking Lyrica for just over 3 months and my dosage has been reduced from 600 mg to 450-300 as I need. It has made a small difference. Some days I just bloat up for no reason and I have balanced out with the weight. I...

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What is this pill used for? It's a small yellowish round pill with a fancy V on one side and 2102 on the other side... Is it an opioid or not? ## No, it is not. This tablet is manufactured by Qaulitest Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 25mgs of Amitriptyline, which is a tricyclic antidepressant. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi my friend gave me 2 of these to help with my chronic migraines - she said it was generic endone. They're tiny (but bigger than a birth control pill) bright yellow with the imprint IA, then a score with 25 underneath. Nothing on the other side. I have a prescription for endone 5mg but need to get to dr for new prescription which won't happen for a week. I'm a bit uneasy about taking it until I know EXACTLY what it is. Can someone please help? ## I have some of those tablets too ! Can someone tell me what they are please ? ## Hi, I'm in the same situation and can't find any information about these. Did you find out, or did you try them? ## It is an anti depressant that does not mix well with some other meds. APO-Amitriptyline tablet looks like 10mg tablet: Blue colo...

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my husband takes roxycodone pain medication, he has been seeing the Doctor for 3 months and tomorrow is his 4th visit.he takes amitriptyline/elavil for tremors,secondary to brain surgery.he has been on it for nearly 20 yrs.and it has caused massive health complications.anyway each time he goes to this new doctor for his pain medicine he has a drug screen and it is coming up positive for valium and a high dosage of it.the test shows like 10.000 parts to something I can't remember how he said it.the doctor continues to see him but he has cut him from 30's to 15's .he really needs his pain medicine we don't know what to do ,he has never taken valium zanex or clonipine. after some research it looks like the elavil could cause a false/positive.does anyone know anything about ...

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I am looking for a small green sleeping pill that was perscribed by a doctor. i have never come across a green sleeping pill in the years ive been takeing them ## Well, the color doesn't actually mean anything, but that isn't much information to go on to try and help you identify them. How long ago were they prescribed? Where were they prescribed? In the U.S., or somewhere else? ## Amitriptyline could be it, granted it's probably not the only small green sleeping pill out there

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My friend got this pill for back pain. It has 2102 on one side and a V on the other. They are round in shape. ## This tablet is manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 25mgs of Amitriptyline, which is an antidepressant that is also sometimes used to treat nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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If tryptomer 10 mg is taken to the point of overdose can it be fatal? ## What is the level of toxycity for this medication? please reply ## Tryptomer is an international brand of Amitriptyline which is an antidepressant. Taking more than prescribed is very dangerous and can be potentially fatal. According to the NIH, symptoms of accidental overdose may include: Airways and lungs: Slowed, labored breathing Bladder and kidneys: Inability to urinate Urinary hesitancy Eyes, ears, nose, and throat: Blurred vision Dry mouth Enlarged pupils Heart and blood: Low blood pressure Irregular heart rate Shock Nervous system: Agitation Coma (sudden onset) Convulsions (sudden onset) Drowsiness Hallucinations Headache Inability to concentrate Lack of alertness (stupor) Muscle rigidity Restlessness Seizu...

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I have been taking amitripfyline 100mg for about 3 years. My doctor has switched me to Cymbalta 60mg and I seem to be having some nasty withdrawls. My head feels all fuzzy and I'm having zapping sensations. i don't feel like myself. Does anyone know something I can do about it? ## Hello, Kristi! How are you? Has anything changed? It is normal to experience side effects, when stopping one medication, according to the NIH, you are also likely experiencing side effects from starting the new one. Other symptoms you may experience are listed as possibly including nausea, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes.

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I have bilateral sciatica. It is caused by Stenosis of the spine, and I am in a lot of pain. I need an operation to remove it, and I have been to many hospitals in the area, but no-one wants to do it. This is because I have Ischaemic heart disease, and my heart stopped when my local hospital tried to operate. I have been on morphgesic 20mg twice a day. I think it is useless when I am have just taken it, but when it wears off I am in intense pain. I take Gabapentin (900mg 3 times daily), and Amitriptyline 75mg at night and Oramorph when the pain becomes too much to bear. What can I do? ## Since no-one seems to know what I should do, I will add a few more diseases: I have had 4 MI, 3 after CABG, and the last one was 20 years ago. My heart is basically a mess, and the problem is caused by ...

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a nerve trapped in a wound ## Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and these have sometimes been shown to help with nerve pain. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and headache. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## I take one pill at night the 10mg (blue ones)... is it a train smash to take two? Or take them during the day...iv taken leave from work so gettin drowsy is not a problem for me...

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Brown pills wit AM on one side and 50 on the other side ## This tablet is manufactured by PharmaScience and they list it as containing 50mgs of Amitriptyline. This medication is an antidepressant and the U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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how long can i take this. My age 33 make ## What has your doctor advised? Acculip H contains Amitriptyline and Chlordiazepoxide, it is most commonly used as an antidepressant. Some people require these types of medications for most of their lives, some only for a short period of time during difficult circumstances. Are you undergoing any type of therapy? ## i have been taking Aculip-H for last six month.Is it will form habit? ## I am about 48 years old & taking following medicine since 2/3 years: 1. Alora 0.25 - 1x2 daily 2. Embea XR 0.25 - 1 tab daily 3. Arvast 10 - 1 tab daily 4. Aculip H - 1 tab daily I am patetient of High Chloestrol. Please suggest. J Prasad ## I am 21 years, i went to doctor in order to check my health i ought to dizzy. But the report say all are normal at las...

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I have a headache and my doctor recommend me to take tryptomer 10mg. Is it safe to take and what might some side effects be? ## Hi aastha, sorry to hear about your headache. Tryptomer is an international brand name for Amitriptyline, which is mainly prescribed as an antidepressant. According to the NIH, it is, however, occasionally prescribed off-label to treat nerve pain and to prevent migraine headaches. Side effects should be reported to your doctor and may include: - nausea - vomiting - drowsiness - weakness or tiredness - nightmares - headaches - dry mouth - constipation - difficulty urinating - blurred vision - pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet - changes in libido - excessive sweating - changes in appetite or weight - confusion - unsteadiness Serious side effects whi...

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I take amitriptyline, Cymbalta, wellbutrin, Celebrex, metformin, and I am testing positive for benzo"s are one of these drugs known to cause a false positive, I have taken nothing but these meds for the last month or so. ## Only one that could even come close to a benzo is elavil but it's not normal. And in a 7 drug screen it does not show at all. It will show as a antidrepresnt hopefully that helped just going on experience with this information

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