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Amitryptiline

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jamiestinch
jamiestinch

Hey,

This is my third day taking 10mg amitryptiline and it seems to have made me quite tired and lethargic but done little for my anxiety. I understand what type of anti depressant this is etc, and sometimes it takes weeks to work but was wondering what other oeoee experiences are with this drug. Also in relation to alcohol with it as I'm single, 20 and enjoy a night on the town every now and again and I don't want this to get in the way or it really.

Cheers

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  • kellys90
    kellys90 jamiestinch

    Posted

    Hi i am on amitriptyline 10mg you do know your supposed to take them at night? I've been on mine nearly 2weeks now feeling loads better although i think i need to be on a stronger mg hope they start working soon for u x
    • jamiestinch
      jamiestinch kellys90

      Posted

      Hi, yes I take them around 9 at night but seem to be quite tired throughout the day and find it hard to get up in the morning which is unlike me as i usually spring out, glad to know theyve made you feel better, bit of motivation to stick with them as i usually give up! x
  • amy75782
    amy75782 jamiestinch

    Posted

    10mg is the lowest dose I took for just over a week and couldn't cope with the side effects, mainly tired and ringing in my ears, not being able to wake up on a morning. My GP says you need a 50mg does for anxiety/depression and I couldn't have handled that. I went back on citalopram. Also not a good idea to drink makes the effects even worse.
    • kellys90
      kellys90 amy75782

      Posted

      My doctor only gave me 10mg and knows i suffer really bad anxiety and depression also knows i ended up in hospital because of my anxiety il be going mad with him on Monday lol x
    • jamiestinch
      jamiestinch amy75782

      Posted

      Yes, Citalopram which i hated and prozac but didnt give it much of a go.
    • amy75782
      amy75782 jamiestinch

      Posted

      Stick at the amitriptyline it might help you everybody is different.
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