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PinoM655
PinoM655

I have been prescribed Amitriptyline for nueropathic pain, after Keppra did not suit me. The pain seems to be derived from a back injury, but a neurologist Thinks  an antidepressant drug will help. The pain has been suppressed, but the side effects are a problem, like extreme tiredness and today dizziness when I was driving. Anyone had a similar problem and is it worth sticking with.

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  • marshall71
    marshall71 PinoM655

    Posted

    Not a good idea as they are anti depressants they will make you feel more drowsy and the amitriptyline will not work
    • amy75782
      amy75782 marshall71

      Posted

      I have a party coming up wonderd if I missed a couple of days if a few drinks would be alright.
    • PinoM655
      PinoM655 amy75782

      Posted

      I cannot comment as I have only been on it 4days. I am not taking one tonight as I have to drive tomorrow. Not really the same thing. Sorry
    • marshall71
      marshall71 amy75782

      Posted

      Never done it myself says on the leaflet not too stop taking you could ask a Gp or a pharmacist I don't drink anymore
    • amy75782
      amy75782 PinoM655

      Posted

      This will be my 4th night I'm reluctant to carry on but I suppose I will have to give it a fair go. I've had ringing in my ears too 😔
    • PinoM655
      PinoM655 amy75782

      Posted

      I will stop tonight and let you know tomorrow how I went on.
    • marshall71
      marshall71 amy75782

      Posted

      Oh forgot to say the ringing in the ears is another side effect I have tinnitus and the amtriplyline makes it worse
    • PinoM655
      PinoM655 marshall71

      Posted

      Listening to Marshal I think I will put up with pain. Seriously I have enjoyed the discussion. 
    • marshall71
      marshall71 PinoM655

      Posted

      I've never missed a dose since I started it I can say I've had about 3 nights where I could not sleep at all because I was in so much pain also I found out from having drinking chocolate late at night made it harder to sleep.

      Wish You well keep us informed

    • sueb2
      sueb2 PinoM655

      Posted

      Google low dose naltrexone. It is being used by pain clinics in the U.S. With great success and few side effects. And may cause weight loss. Your doctor may only be familiar with high dose naltrexone which is used Ifor opiod withdrawal, and has significant toxicity, so be prepared to educate him about the safety of LOW DOSE naltrexone. High dose is 50-100 mg, low dose is 3-5 mg. Has even been found to be safe in children.
    • keith31290
      keith31290 PinoM655

      Posted

      Hi

      Just thought I would ask how you are getting on with the Amitriptyline ? Have you noticed it working I have just been given it for silent migrane and anxiety

  • christine26761
    christine26761 PinoM655

    Posted

    Been on it for 16years..at first few weeks/months very tiredness is part of it as is dizziness, but wonderful med.,stick to it...it gets much much better...have a great day, be blessed..:-)xxxx
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