Amitriptyline Questions (Page 3)

Amitriptyline - Leg numbness and leg pain as side effect?

I just started taking amitiptyline two days ago for what seems to be chronic vestibular migraines. I also have been suffering with back and neck pain for years. I am very hopeful that this pill will help bring back my old life! I was prescribed 10 mg nightly. The pill helped me sleep the first... read more

Lexapro or Wellbutrin?

For the last 8 weeks I have been on Amitriptyline 20 mg, Guanficine 1 mg at night, Buspar 10 mg 3xday for anxiety. I have been taking these meds for 2 months now. Buspar just takes the edge off the anxiety. I am struggling with depression and fatigue. The Amitriptyline helps with sleep, Guanficine... read more

Can amitriptyline cause vertigo?

I am over 60 been on amitriptyline for about a month 10mg at bedtime and I've had 3 bouts in the last 4 days of wicked vertigo

Amitriptyline (Elavil) Sun Exposure?

I'm taking 20mg at night and would like to know if I need to take extra precautions in the sun. I read that there is a risk but is that only with higher doses? Any help welcome, thanks.

Can amitriptyline cause tingling, pins and needles in the legs ? Will these symptoms go off over...

... time or do I have to discontinue the drug ?

Amitriptyline 25mg, now have pins and needles sensations in arms - any advice, reduce dose?

Pins and needles sensations in my arms. Is this a cause for concern? Would it be okay if I adjusted my dose by 1/2? My doctor prescribed this medication for chronic pain for which it does help some. Thank you.

Amitriptyline - is this an NSAID?

I'm going into surgery soon for trigeminal neuralgia and told not to take nsaids.

Is amitriptyline considered a narcotic, such as the benzo's example: xanax.?

will amitriptyline show up as a benzo on a drug test

What is amitriptyline hydrochloride 25 mg oral tablet used for?

I have been taking amitriptyline for 6 weeks and after a while it stops working?

The 1st time I was prescribed it I took 10mg, this made me feell relaxed but I couldn't switch my mind off and I was awake all night, I was then advised to increase this to 20mg and this did work, I slept really well and felt great but this only lasted for approx 2 weeks and then I found my... read more

I've been on amitriptyline for 2 months now and have been having severe dry eyes and constantly?

... blinking. My eye dr gave me a steroid drop for it. Is it possible that it's caused from the amitriptyline? I really don't feel any relief for my fibro pain nor sleeping problems either. My ms is not complying with me and don't understand what it is. Help me!!

What is the best way to stop taking amitriptyline?

I am having a lot of side effects, I have been taking 100mg at night for the last 6 years. I have been feeling dreadful, sweating so much it's embarrassing, finding it hard to urinate and I am not me anymore lost all my confidence these symptoms are really getting me down any help would be... read more

Has anyone experienced muscles jerking-twitching with Amitriptyline?

I have taken Amitriptyline but my arms-hands would jerk, twitch. It was bad enough that I had a difficult time typing and writing. I wondered if anyone else had this and if it got better over time.

Can I drink energy drinks with my medication?

I take Metoprolol SUCC ER at 50 MG once a day and Amitriptyline HCL at 25 MG once before I go to sleep... Is it safe to drink one energy drink every now and then? (I am fully aware that they aren't that good for you in the first place... )

Wondering should I split my amitriptyline dosage?

I'm currently on 125mg amitriptyline at bedtime to help me sleep... i find out does this but i wake up agitated, anxious, heart thinking and extremely foggy headed/confused. was wondering what might happen if i somehow split the dose to some at night and then some in the morning? or can i... read more