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Amitriptyline working?

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Jiggae
Jiggae

I have used Amitriptyline for around 4 months for cfs, fribromyalgia...

I am on 25mg now. I thought it was working pretty good with my anxiety and pain and other symptoms - it took the edge off. 

Then three days ago I slept very badly and was tired. The next day wasn't too good. Why? Is this time to increase the dose? I wouldn't like to, becasue I don't want to end up taking 1000mg.

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  • stephen73292
    stephen73292 Jiggae

    Posted

    Hi brotherhood.

    yes it probably is due to your recent increase. I experienced similar when increasing my dosage from 10 to 20mg.

    How long have you been on your increased dosage. Perhaps just give it time again & let your body adjust

    • Jiggae
      Jiggae stephen73292

      Posted

      I started 25mg around 4 weeks ago, not sure but not long ago.

      I felt better with 25 than 10mg. Then it was working well, as I said, from 3 days ago. It's 10 pm where I live and I start feeling sleepy now after taking the med three hours ago. But I am not sure if I will have a good sleep tonight. Let's See what happens. 

       

    • stephen73292
      stephen73292 Jiggae

      Posted

      Your right to take your medication 3 hours before bedtime. Perhaps your body hasnt adjusted yet to your increase.
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