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Amitryptiline not working

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kylieah
kylieah

Have been on 100mg for some time and it now no longer works. I was taking it daily but stopped a couple of years ago and only would take it when I really needed it. I've stopped taking it for now and it hasn't caused any issues by stopping it. I am trying to not rely it now at all but it's frustrating being not able to sleep. I take it for RLS but it helped with sleep as well. Now I lay awake at night glued to a screen (which makes insomnia worse I know) and the restless legs are driving me insane. I used to get some very noticeable side effects after taking amitryptiline which now I don't so I guess the body gets used to it.

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  • Paula2019
    Paula2019 kylieah

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    Hi Kylieah, are you sure the restless legs and insomnia are not caused with coming off it?  I came off it very slowly and although my length of sleep reduced I manage a good 7 hours each night.  The tapering did affect it and I also had restless and hot legs, which has now disappeared after a month of being off Amit.  Magnesium before you go to bed can help with sleep, well worth trying.
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