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What can I do to counteract the sleepy effects of Amitriptyline?

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Marticulous
Marticulous

Does anybody know how I can get over feeling so sleepy from Amitriptyline during the day. I take it last thing at night. I did try talking it earlier but that made me sleepy. I have a desk job which doesn’t help. When I’m up and moving around I’m fine. Any advice would be much appreciated 🤞

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  • loxie
    loxie Marticulous

    Posted

    I had the same problem when I was taking it - like you I tried taking it at a different time but that didnt work.  I was very zombied out all the time.  In the end I stopped it as I couldnt do my job properly being so 'out of it' - hopefully somebody has a tip to help you.

  • susan67756
    susan67756 Marticulous

    Posted

    I got very drowsy at first, and a dry mouth.  However, I quickly got used to the drug and the drowsiness wore off. I'm afraid I can't remember how long it took to get used to it. Based upon my experience, it really is worth hanging in. I titred up to 5 pills a day before it started to work, so I guess it took a month. Pretty sure that by the time it was controlling the pain the drowsiness was gone.

    • Marticulous
      Marticulous susan67756

      Posted

      Thanks very much Susan. I will stick with it. I was ready to stop taking it. I’m on 2 tablets a day at the moment, been on it about 3 weeks. I started on 1 tablet and increased to 2 about a week ago. I’ve definitely noticed a difference since upping to 2 a day. I’m so sleepy at work. I have to keep getting up and walking round to wake up. I would like to stick with cos I have noticed a slight decrease in the pain already. 
    • susan67756
      susan67756 Marticulous

      Posted

      I've shared a link to an info site about the drug that I found very helpful. I was very reluctant to take it initially, but now view it as one of the better decisions I made!  It'll need to wait to be cleared by a moderator so check back later!

    • Marticulous
      Marticulous susan67756

      Posted

      Thanks Susan. Just read it and it has helped my understanding of it 👍

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