Antidepressants

I ahd hem for a while and they started off seeming to help but then the side effects began to outweigh the help.  With me they gave me nightmares and really effected my eyes. Hope you find them OK 

Hi lyn45943,

I was prescribed Amitriptyline 25mg for headaches at first and it seemed to work. My fibromyalgia symptoms got worse so my doctor increased the dose to 50mg. This made my mouth really swollen and my saliva thickened so much it was unbearable.

I have since come off it and I can only take paracetamol for my discomfort.

It seems that the lower dose suited me but as soon as I increased it, I reacted badly. Thickened saliva is a common side effect apparently and I'd rather not go through that again as it felt really weird and increased my anxiety.

Don't forget though, everyone is different and may not experience the same effects. ..

I take 20mg and they help me sleep but not sure they help the pain. I've gained weight since being on them too so next appointment I'm asking if there's a different one I can take instead!

Hi Lyn45943

I had Amitriptyline at the start of my pains 20yrs ago. I too put weight on and felt low mood swings. It didn't help my pains.

My rheumatologist that diagnosed my Fibromyalgia suggested that I should take them.  With past experiences I refused on this occassion.

What may work for one may not necessary benefit another. You can give it a try but do discuss with your GP if you have any concerns.

Hi. I have been taking amitriptyline for 3 weeks and so far it has really helped with the pain. Down side for me has been a dry mouth, odd dreams and feeling sleepy, but I am happy with that as I feel much better in myself. My Doctor told me that I wouldn't start feeling the real benefit until I'd been on them for 4-6 weeks though. I would say try them and see how you get on. We are all different and one drug will not suit all. I hope you get some relief from your symptoms soon.

Hi all

I think everyone with fibro gets these meds to try as they are the cheapest.

For me it didn't work I was on 75mg although I think I only took 2 nights of the 75mg before that it was the 50mg I put weight and it wasnt from eatin my Tounge was so painfull eaten was sore, and dry tounge was an understatement i would wake up through the night with it being hard. I have been for a few weeks now weaning myself off them and now take half a 25mg at night but come Saturday I will take half that dose again as it did nothing for the pain although on the 25 I did definitely 😴 better.

But remember what doesn't work for 1 may work for another

wouldnt touch anything from the gp all meds have side effects if not straight away eventuly they will . no rather put up with what i got at least i know its not because of meds and natrual stuff takes the edge of .the pain to be honest the fatigue and the

i b s is the worst for me .

I've been taking them for years, they do cause drowsiness at higher doses. Normally you would start on a low dose then build them up. The only side effect I have is an occasional dry mouth, they do help me sleep which is brilliant.  I'd say try them if they don't work there's nothing lost, remember you need to give most meds at least three months to get in your system.

good luck

Shelagh

I was prescribed Amitriptyline which I took for some time, I did not have any side effects at all,

It's effective with allowing you to have a better quality of sleep, well worth a try.

I'm on 10mg but I take 20 mg if I feel in pain ...I've been on them a month and my dreams are vivid and my mouth is sometimes really dry . Do u really put on weight??I've noticed I can't lose any could it be to do with these??