I usually post on the thyroid board and have been taking Elavil(amitriptyline) for a couple of months. I, too, am very sensitive to meds as I have Fibromyalgia and am having my thyroid checked as well as having low cortisol and having that checked again as well. I'm taking 50 mg. and I'm finding that I'm tired all day and grouchy but I can't tell if it's just from the fibro or the cortisol problem. This really stinks because I always felt that it's a good day if I can get my dishes and laundry done but lately I don't even feel good enough to want to do those. I know what clinical depression is and it doesn't feel like that. I would like my doctor to decrease my dosage to 25 mg. but was wondering if anyone takes a lower dose (like 10mg.)for fibro and has been successful with it? Thanks so much!!
I take 50 to 60mg two hours before bed every night, it really helps me sleep. I've been on it for one year now and at 1st the dry mouth and next morning sleepiness were problems, but they both passed after about 3 months. I find it helps me sleep through my nerve pain and it's not addictive (physically,) as I've come of it on at least one occasion with no problems and had my sleep pattern back within a week!
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I was started at a 10mg dose for nerve pain and on my second day had severe dizzy spells. Can't seem to take antidepressants. I also had an allergic reaction to wellbutrin. Dr hasn't tried to give me anything else since. Really wish we could find something to work in conjunction to the topamax for the nerve pain!
Hi Bluestream,
You take Topamax? I do too. I'm going to my doctor this afternoon to talk about raising the dose today is a matter of fact. Just came online to check my email but my server is down for my whole province & they don't know how long so I'm glad I can still talk to folks on the health boards!
Is your Topamax helping your pain today?
I tried Elavil, too but it made me gain 5lbs in 2 weeks & I was too sleepy. Had to go off.
I fell 3 years ago at work, now that we are coming time for some kind of settlement, Comp doctor wants me to quit all the drugs except neurontin and this drug. I've taken it before with no effect, so I am at a loss why that is what they want except that maybe these are cheaper that the 4 other drugs including the narcotic duragesic Fentynal patch. I guess I would ask them why this is the drug they want you to take.
but my server is down for my whole province & they don't know how long so I'm glad I can still talk to folks on the health boards!
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