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My GI doctor subscribe this to me for IBS, and to help me sleep I was told take a half a pill every night for five months and that’s it. What I found out is when you stop taking it even at a low dose I got really sick very bad stomach pains and was really tired. I went to my regular doctor and he had given me another prescription because the pain was so bad I couldn't get out of bed. It helps me s...

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I use amitriptyline for sleep. I have to take 150 mg. and it sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't. I don't like the daytime drowsiness and increased appetite.

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tracydinardo | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/14/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Pseudo Bulbar Affect. This medicine , for me, taken once a day, has changed my life for the better !! I have not had any inappropriate outbursts since starting.

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stillbreathing84 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/29/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I had a bad experience while taking this drug. I was given a stronger dose which wasnt working because it was too strong of a dose. then then switched me to a lower dose of 5mg, experienced a tickling or feathery feeling in my head which caused me a panic attack. ( I managed to overcome it by laying in a childs pose with my head face down, forehead into a pillow and deep breathing). the drug did nothing for me. Hope this helps.

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bettye | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/6/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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Waa tols to take instead of lunesta. To use lunesta iccasionally. don't undertand why

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amitriptylin hydrochloride | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2012
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 1.0
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MIKEY | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/10/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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100 MG A NITE PRESCRIBED BY GP FOR CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT AND HELPS TREMENDOUSLY WITH FALLING ASLEEP. I GET 8 HRS NOW AND USED TO GET 5 HRS SLEEP. SIDE EFFECT: CONSTIPATION. NEUROLOGIST THINKS 100 MG IS TOO MUCH.

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pushyjones | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/7/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I was given this for migraine headaches. Works great. I do get tired easily and did gain a few pounds, but to be rid of the daily chronic hedaches - it is worth it! I am worried about the many side-effects.

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moe | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/21/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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calichic1184 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/8/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I was prescribed this drug for IBS by my GI doctor about 3 years ago and recently stopped smoking and no longer needed to take the pill. I went to my dr to be weined off the drug since I had read that it could be harmful to just stop taking it. I have been off for about a week and since then I have been having BAD headaches, BAD pain in my stomach and constipation, and these weird "nervous" muscle twitches in my hands, arms and legs. I don't know if this is due to the "withdrawal" from the medication or if these are signs of something else but it seems to be a bit difficult to stop taking either way. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/5/2009
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 4.3
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This has taken away of alot of my anxiety. I'm not quite so nervous all the time. I have been taking this medication for about 4 to 5 years.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/11/2009
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 3.0
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This medication has been useful but the excessive dry mouth is pretty severe. I had to stock up and gum and mints just to make it through the day. I was a bit dizzy after first taking it but that side effect has since worn off. I have been taking it for about 7 months.

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graham1 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/15/2009
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 5.0
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amitriptyline | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/3/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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my physician gave me the prescription for migraine headaches. Worked famously. No more headaches.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/18/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I'm taking 10mg. at bedtime to help keep me asleep at night. does well at putting me to sleep but I still wake up several times a night

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cricketstar@aol. | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/20/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I am taking this medication after the murder of my son. It helps with depression and panic attacks.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2008
Condition: Anxiousness associated with Depression
Overall rating 2.7
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i take this for sleep problems but it still takes a couple of hours to fall asleep, but once i do fall asleep i don't wake up alot anymore

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/4/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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My GI doctor subscribe this to me for IBS, and to help me sleep I was told take a half a pill every night for five months and that’s it. What I found out is when you stop taking it even at a low dose I got really sick very bad stomach pains and was really tired. I went to my regular doctor and he had given me another prescription because the pain was so bad I couldn't get out of bed. It helps me stay calm but then there are days I have no energy and I am way too calm.

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paul | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/28/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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iwas taking it for to help me sleep pain relife anddepression but was taken off it by my gp he say:s it can cause some sort of desiese i have not taken it for 6to8 weeks and i feel really tired sore accute pain 24 7

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Diane | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Felt slightly nauseous first couple of days into treatment, and tire more quickly. It does have a good sedative quality helping me to slow down and calm my anxiety generally. I am still under investigation with my doctor. I don't know if it's post herpatic neuralgia or infection of liver or kidney or bladder infection. These tablets are having some effect in calming my abdomen.

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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/9/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I use amitriptyline for sleep. I have to take 150 mg. and it sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't. I don't like the daytime drowsiness and increased appetite.

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