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2 weeks in to amitriptyline, advice please

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adam10919
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Hi all, started on the above at 10 mg for tension headaches which had been on going for several years. and bad dizziness for the last couple of months.

was wary, as have had a lot of negative reactions to ssris over many years.

Have always had severe anxiety, and am a complete hypochondriac!

So 2 weeks in, on the positive side I haven't had a tension headache for 3 days, which is rare, and I am sleeping a lot, also unheard of! The dizziness is slightly reduced, and

I would also say my anxiety has slightly reduced.

my main issue is tiredness, am am shattered and really have to push myself to get up, and get things done during the day. My heart rate is also up, and I seem to be getting a lot of hot flushing on my face.

can anyone tell me if these side effects will settle down over time?!

Am swithering whether to reduce to 5 mg.

any advice/ other people's experience would be appreciated. cheers Adam

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