Re: Digest Number 194/amitriptyline

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In a message dated 3/12/00 7:38:41 AM Pacific Standard Time, jimt@...

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Jeanie, I took amitriptyline for 4 days, but decided to quit. I've

become so nervous and irratable I can't stand myself! I'm sure my family

would say the same! The dry mouth I could live with, but not this!

Jim

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Jim I sure am glad I was not the only one amytriptylin affected thats way now

I know it was not all in my head like the DR tryed to tell me.

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> Jim, At one time I took amitriptyline and it worked fantastic for me. It

> helped with the pain and depression and I was able to get to sleep. BUT,

It

> had one side affect that I couldn't ignore. WEIGHT GAIN! So I stopped

taking

> it after putting on 20 lbs within 3 months time. (not everyone has this

> problem).

Jeanie, I took amitriptyline for 4 days, but decided to quit. I've

become so nervous and irratable I can't stand myself! I'm sure my family

would say the same! The dry mouth I could live with, but not this!

Jim