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| Amytriptilline | Community Rating |
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Category: Oral Prescription Also known as Elavil.It is an anti seizure medication and also used for depression.Some doctors prescribe it for sleep.I took 50mg for aprox 3yr at bedtime and it worked very well.We just had to increase my dose to 75mg and it works better for me.It is very inexpensive only about $4.00 per month |
Helps 58% of the time |
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 tcb725 (see all reviews) |
October 28, 2009 2:55 AM I was a zombie for four days on this med. Pros:Inexpensive Cons:For me it was hard to function. |
Does Not Work/Has Not Worked 
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 Joying (see all reviews) |
September 28, 2009 4:46 PM Was given to me for fibromyalgia, helps me to sleep fine but I spend all day sedated and weak. |
Works/Has Worked 
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 Bekki Diabetic (see all reviews) |
September 5, 2009 11:58 AM Was given this for "tennis elbow." Works great!! On lowest dose possible. Mother and sister take for depression, high dosage and has worked well for them. Pros:Eliminated pain in elbow! Cons:When I first begin taking it, even though I was on a mild dose, it made me very sleepy. Inexpensive and been on market forever. |
Works/Has Worked
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 heart81460 (see all reviews) |
August 30, 2009 6:51 PM I have been on this med for I think 4 yrs. Started low dose now up to 150mg at night. Does not make me groggy or sleepy the next day. I take this along w/zoloft 150mg both for depression and xanex 0.5mg as needed for anxiety Pros:helps when needed Cons:doses keep going up, now I believe I am at the max dose |
Works/Has Worked
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 Babygirl697 (see all reviews) |
August 19, 2009 10:12 AM gave me restless legs Pros:made me feel happier Cons:restless legs that drove me crazy! Had to stop taking it |
Does Not Work/Has Not Worked
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 phatgirl (see all reviews) |
July 30, 2009 8:04 PM didnt work for me |
Does Not Work/Has Not Worked
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 Jocelyn (see all reviews) |
June 24, 2009 12:08 AM how frightening that had to be... I'm so glad you are okay. take care, |
Works/Has Worked
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 Auberginecow (see all reviews) |
June 23, 2009 2:02 PM Must totally change my rating for this drug - I went into cardiac arrest because of it! I just spent the weekend in the hospital - had to have my heart stopped and restarted! Both the hospitalist & cardiologist agreed the Elavil triggered this episode - atrial valve flutter and tachycardia - pulse was over 220! Turns out I have a heart defect causing WPW Syndrome. Will be discussing why on EARTH my Dr. put me on this when she KNEW I had a history of arrythmic episodes!!! Pros:Cheap Cons:Almost killed me. |
Does Not Work/Has Not Worked
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 cuddlebear (see all reviews) |
June 20, 2009 6:12 AM Had it quite some time ago Pros:none Cons:does not work, keeps you awake, and made me have a allergic reaaction...increased anxiety |
Does Not Work/Has Not Worked
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 lipsie (see all reviews) |
June 20, 2009 4:48 AM I am not sure of this medication quite yet...had it years ago for depression and sleep but now put on for a additional help with neuropathy pain. Just started a couple again for this a couple weeks ago though...we'll see Pros:Suppose to help with neuropathy, does help with sleep, and can help with depression Cons:Can make you groggy the next day. |
Works/Has Worked
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