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Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline

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3.4  Effectiveness
5.7  Side Effects
4.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 9 Amitriptyline side effects and 3 Amitriptyline benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is amitriptyline and brand name is Elavil.

The active ingredient of this medication is amitriptyline.

It is primarily used in treating depression.
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Citalopram Hydrobromide 3.28 4.76 5.86 60 Get Info
Amitriptyline 2.67 3.87 4.04 6 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Amitriptyline, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 4.5% 13.6% 68.2% 9.1% 4.5%
Balance/Equilibrium 8% 12% 76% 0% 4%
Blood Pressure 0% 4.5% 86.4% 9.1% 0%
Breathing 4.3% 8.7% 82.6% 4.3% 0%
Confidence 8% 20% 60% 8% 4%
Coordination/Motor Skills 4.3% 8.7% 73.9% 13% 0%
Digestion 4.5% 4.5% 86.4% 4.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 11.1% 18.5% 37% 25.9% 7.4%
Energy 11.1% 18.5% 51.9% 18.5% 0%
Eyesight 8.3% 4.2% 75% 12.5% 0%
Memory 12.5% 4.2% 66.7% 12.5% 4.2%
Mental Clarity 11.5% 19.2% 57.7% 11.5% 0%
Pain 4.5% 18.2% 59.1% 18.2% 0%
Patience 11.5% 15.4% 57.7% 11.5% 3.8%
Sexual Health 4.5% 13.6% 63.6% 13.6% 4.5%
Skin Complexion 0% 4.8% 90.5% 4.8% 0%
Sleep 11.5% 19.2% 23.1% 42.3% 3.8%
Stress Level 11.5% 7.7% 57.7% 23.1% 0%
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Commonly Reported Amitriptyline Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 66.7% 16.7% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Allergic Reaction 89.5% 0% 5.3% 5.3% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Anxiety 77.3% 0% 9.1% 13.6% 0%
Blurred Vision 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 68.8% 18.8% 6.2% 0% 6.2%
Cold Symptoms 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Constipation 53.3% 20% 13.3% 6.7% 6.7%
Depression 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 81.8% 13.6% 4.5% 0% 0%
Difficulty Urinating 63.2% 10.5% 15.8% 10.5% 0%
Dizziness 75% 4.2% 4.2% 12.5% 4.2%
Drowsiness 62.5% 25% 12.5% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 28.6% 23.8% 14.3% 19% 14.3%
Erectile Dysfunction 91.7% 0% 0% 0% 8.3%
Fatigue 48% 16% 16% 4% 16%
Fidgeting and/or Pacing 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Gas 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Headache 81.8% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%
Insomnia 63.6% 13.6% 4.5% 13.6% 4.5%
Irregular Heartbeat 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 92.9% 0% 0% 7.1% 0%
Lethargy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 62.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Muscle Cramping 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Nausea 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Ringing in Ears 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 77.8% 5.6% 5.6% 0% 11.1%
Stomach Ache 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Amitriptyline Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 71.4% 7.1% 0% 7.1% 14.3%
Change in Weight 35.3% 17.6% 17.6% 17.6% 11.8%
Erectile Dysfunction 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
Increased Depression 80% 0% 6.7% 6.7% 6.7%
Irritability / Impatience 0% 25% 25% 25% 25%
Nausea 25% 0% 25% 0% 50%
Reduced Libido 75% 12.5% 0% 0% 12.5%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Suicidal Tendencies 68.8% 6.2% 25% 0% 0%
Sweating 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Tingling Sensations 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Amitriptyline
Since taking Amitriptyline Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 6.5%
Hallucination 2.2%
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User Comments about Amitriptyline
19 Apr 2012 I take amitripytine as a pain relief. It takes the edge off the pain but really makes no difference at all to be honest.
   —Posted by Ah Satan
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26 Sep 2011 It helps with sleep, but makes me have weird dreams so I don't know if I would recommend it.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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06 Jan 2011 I was prescribed amitryptiline after a servere breakdown and agitated depression. It was due to stress at work, and my Doctor told me the drug would bring my neurotransmitters together, that the stress had knocked apart. It saved my life, as I was suicidal. I was living in a nightmareworld for 3 months, not eating, sleeping, and seeming to be in a paralal world. I would rather die, than go through that again. I had to fight like hell to live, I feel amitryptiline keeps me on the straight and narrow with a maintenance dose daily, but I would like to give it up, but feel I could not cope with the very serious side effects, and look on it as my crutch, keeping me sane.
   —Posted by Wendy
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22 Aug 2009 Taken 20mg for post traumatic head injury. At first great-headache gone but got very groggy in the morning, had real sugar cravings, heart rhythm problems and just not feeling quite on the earth. So have cut to 10mg for 3 days and stopped altogether today. Yeah I know you are not meant to stop but I think this drug is not that good for me,now the headaches are much better. Here's hoping anyway!!
   —Posted by Amitriptyline
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16 Jun 2009 amitriptyline was added to my other medications because I was grinding my teeth at night and not getting rested sleep. This medication had to be increased after taking 50 mg/day for several years and is now back to working pretty well.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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