Amitriptyline for Interstitial Cystitis User Reviews (Page 4)
Amitriptyline has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 84 reviews for the off-label treatment of Interstitial Cystitis. 79% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Amitriptyline
- pkpal...
- April 15, 2010
Elavil (amitriptyline) "I have not experienced side effects with Elavil, and it has really helped to keep my Interstitial Cystitis in check. I am so thankful for it."
- Anonymous
- May 23, 2009
Elavil (amitriptyline) "I take 25 mg at bedtime for interstitial cystitis, and it works great for me. It does take some time to get used to, and it makes you tired but after a month or so, I had no complaints."
Frequently asked questions
- Mera
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 22, 2020
"(amitriptyline help a lot with severe pain and burning from interstitial cystitis (IC)"
- Barb
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 13, 2019
"I don't take amitriptyline on a regular basis, now that my IC is under control because of my diet. But if I have a bad day, I just take 5 mg. of amitriptyline before bed and it helps with my bladder."
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- Jordan...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 14, 2014
"Amitriptyline is very effective in my Interstitial Cystitis treatment. I took half of 25mg at dinner time. Both frequency and urgency went away."
- Bridg...
- July 23, 2011
Elavil (amitriptyline) "I take 30mg at bedtime, and after only 3 days, I was able to sleep through the night (without having to pee). I couldn't be happier with the results. 80% improvement in my Interstitial Cystitis. "
- Anonymous
- November 8, 2009
Elavil (amitriptyline) "Works well against nerve pain- and Interstitial Cystitis in particular. Good stuff. Does take some getting used to and will leave you groggy in the morning for the first few weeks."
- Tawanda
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 10, 2015
"This medication helps with flare ups and helps me sleep through the night. "
- Rebbie...
- November 14, 2015
"14 yrs of chronic agony!!!! Amitriptyline, Strong Opiates & Diazepam work. "
- Anonymous
- February 20, 2010
"I use this for frequent urination/interstitial cy. I have been on it for three weeks, and it works great. I am a little tired from it...but it is no big deal."
- Susi
- August 17, 2015
"The side effects were limiting especially tiredness and not sufficient pain relief."
- Amitr...
- February 5, 2018
"Lost my job on it ,could not wake up and go to work. Don't know about it helping IC, stopped taking after I lost my job"
- Leo
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- October 4, 2021
"Very positive experience. Symptoms reduced in the first day of treatment and now I almost don't have IC symptoms. I was a severe case."
- col
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 5, 2022
"Take before 8pm sometimes it helps me sleep other times it doesn't I have to remember to take every night"
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"Two years ago I stopped taking a tricyclic antidepressant that I had been on for many years. It was difficult to do and left me with insomnia. Four months ago I had a UTI. I do not get them often. After the antibiotic treatment was completed and the infection gone, some pain and burning remained. I felt like I had a constant UTI. I saw a urologist and was not happy to be diagnosed with IC which is incurable. My goal had been to stay off of pharmaceutical medications. My urologist suggested I try the amitriptyline at 10 mg. Reluctantly I did try it and got quick relief - in one day. The other benefit is I am sleeping soundly again. I never expected it to do this well, and on such a low dose. After reading other reviews I realize this will be a lifelong medication. Happy for the relief."