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Tension type headache

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Kizzi423
Kizzi423

Hi. I have been diagnosed with tension-type headache and started taking Amitriptyline 25g since June 2013. This helped a lot and the dosage was lowered to 10mg. My question is 'can you become immune to Amitriptyline' as my headaches have returned in the last 3 weeks for no apparent reason.

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  • Hollyberry
    Hollyberry Kizzi423

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    I've also been prescribed Amytrptiline 10mg when the nature of my headaches changed. I've been told I can take up to 4 per night. 

    I would think that 10mg is too low for you. Was there a reason for reducing from 25mg?

    maybe 2x 10mg would work better for you but maybe consult dr first?

     

    • Kizzi423
      Kizzi423 Hollyberry

      Posted

      It was reduced because I was getting a very dry mouth and it did still work for me at the time. Maybe you are right - the dose should be increased. 
  • richard89308
    richard89308 Kizzi423

    Posted

    it is possible that your body may have become acclimatised to the drug.  Maybe you should have a drug review with your GP

    Richard

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