Re: Digest Number 194/amitriptyline

March 11, 2000

In a message dated 3/9/00 4:24:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, CMTUS (AT) onelist (DOT) com

writes:

<< I went to my neurologist yesterday and was given a prescription for

amitriptyline, to take before bed time to help with the pain I experience.

Does anyone else take this or know anything about it?

Jim >>

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

March 12, 2000

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

writes:

<<

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

>>

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.

March 13, 2000

> 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.

, it wasn't in your head. I guess some folks just have that kind

of reaction to amytriptyline! But I've always had wierd reactions to

anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medicines! One reason why I try to stay

away from them and just deal with any depression or anxiety as best I can.

Jim

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