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Starting to take an Amitryptyline, worried about weight gain

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ana62778
ana62778

Hi, I'm about to start taking Amitriptyline for lower back pain, just 10 mg a day for the start. I'm worried about side effect like gaining weight? Did anybody had a bad experience or had a weight gain after taking them?

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  • marshall71
    marshall71 ana62778

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    Hi

    I take 3x10mg since May and my weight has stayed the same your on a low dose only side effects are the next morning a hangover effect which does wear off 

    Hope this helps 

    Paul

  • somnomania
    somnomania ana62778

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    I'm on a much higher dose than that, and I haven't really noticed weight gain so much as persistent weight, and an increased appetite. My physical conditions don't help with the fact that I can't exercise enough to make a dent in my weight, but I feel like the amitriptyline is also contributing. You shouldn't have a problem on such a low dose, though.
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