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What is the safe way to stop taking Amitriptylin 10 mg.? I have become very irritable,restless and i can't seem to sleep as well as I did before I started taking this. ## How long have you been taking it? If it has been for a long period of time, then it should be tapered slowly. Our bodies do get used to medications when we have been taking them for a long time and you can experience some withdrawal effects if you stop abruptly. In addition, you can also experience rebound symptoms, which can be worse than the condition you started taking it to treat. Have you talked to your doctor about these problems?

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Changed pharmacies today and received the 10mg amitriptyline in blue. The first month I used this from the previous pharmacy the pill was pink. Is there any difference in the two? ## Put, pictures of amitriptyline 10mg, in Google. You should see a link to pictures. They do come in pink and blue and other colors. ## @Frankie, If you get them filled from a licensed pharmacy, odds are that the two medications contain the same active ingredients and dosage, but may have different binders/fillers. If you happen to know the pill imprint you can either look it up online or post it here for reference. However, in my own findings, a round blue pill marked with V 2101 reportedly contains 10mgs of Amitriptyline made by Qualitest. And you can view a photo of it by clicking the following National Dr...

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what is the least mg. of amitripline ## Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and weight changes. If anyone taking it experiences worsening depression or suicidal thoughts, please contact your doctor immediately. Learn more Amitriptyline details here. The lowest dosage available is a 10mg tablet. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything else I can help with?

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my mum of 85 has been put on these tablets 10 mg yesterday for anxiety,doctor said they werent addictive, but been told that they are. ## Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that can also help with anxiety and, as such, not it is not addictive. Learn more: Her body will get used to having them, if she takes them for a long period of time and if she were to stop suddenly, she could experience some minor withdrawal and rebound symptoms, but they will not cause the addiction and withdrawal like someone would experience from a narcotic. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Amitriptyline, sold under the brand name Elavil among others, is a tricyclic antidepressant primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and a variety of pain syndromes from neuropathic pain to fibromyalgia to migraine and tension headaches.[10] Due to the frequency and prominence of side effects, amitriptyline is generally considered a second-line therapy for these indications.[11][12][13][14] The most comm...

what is this tablet used for and side affects ## Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, which also has other medical uses. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight changes. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Burning mouth sydrome ## Has anyone used amitriptyline hydrochloride for chronic herpes pain? Googled and found it as 10mg can help. Says it is used for more than a anti-depressant? It can kill nerve pain?

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Blue round tablet. Does anyone know what makes up the blue coloring. I am allergic to yellow dye as it creates full body tremors. Started Amitriptyline HCL 10MG last night, woke with rapid heart beat and tremor. Thinking there is yellow in this color. Anyone know of any way to find out what makes the blue coloring? Thank you in advance for any information. Thanks. ## HI, Maxine! Sorry to hear about your allergy. Unfortunately, I can't check the ingredients for you, without knowing more information on the tablet, such as the markings on it or who manufactures it. Amitriptyline is a generic medication that is manufactured by several different companies and they can each use different inactive ingredients. Can you post back with more details, such as the markings or name of the manufac...

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mylan 330 ## The pill in description is Amitriptyline (10 mg) + Perphenazine (2 mg). To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do. ## perphen/amit how long until the side effects go away? or what can i do to make the nausea feeling go away?

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10mg. 1 tablet at bedtime ## Amitriptyline (10 mg) is used in the United States and United Kingdom to prevent migraines only in very small doses. It is also used as sleeping aids in small doses of usually 25 mg, and for diabetic retinopathy. For information about the side effects of this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## My doctor would like to prescribe me this for my migraines...10mg, however, I am very leary of filling the prescription due to suicidal thoughts as the #1 side affect. Your thoughts? ## Is there connection between taking Amitriptyline HCL 10 mg. and dementia?

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Can i safely order and take the two prescription drugs instead of the 10-25. combination with Dr approval Cost is $8.00 total for two thirty day prescriptions versus $125.00 for the 10/25 combination? There are some weird pricing combinations to maximize profits out there!! ## Hello, Vanella! How are you? Yes, you can do that, as long as your doctor approves. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I have been depressed for 5 years, almost 6 now. My illness has been very resistant to medical treatment. I have tried a variety of antidepressants and had no results. Now I have been on 150mg of amitriptyline for half a year. It has been THE WORST medication for me. This one has made my suicidal thoughts and overall depression even worse! I can feel my mood drop significantly when I miss a dose, and tapering off this medicine has been a nightmare. I recently saw my psychiatrist yesterday. We made a plan to slow down the tapering process by going down 10mg a week. Last night was my first dose of 140mg, and I really cannot tel if it is just the natural course of my overall illness or if it is making me worse again. Or what if it's just the medicine in general? I don't know if...

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amitriptyline tab 10 mg generic for elavil other than drowsiness ## Common side effects of using Amitriptyline include: Weight gain, dry mouth, loss of appetite, drowsiness, muscle stiffness, nausea, constipation, nervousness, dizziness, blurred vision, urinary retention and insomnia. NOTE: This is not a complete list of side effects. To view more information about this drug, as well as a full list of side effects, please visit the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back so I can further assist you. ## I was prescribed these tabs when I had bad attack of migraine, believe me I didnt take kindly to them, I was always drowsy and sleepy and had to quit taking them. It was like I was on valium. ## Been taking Amitriptyline for over 3 years now. It has def...

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Hello, I've been taking amitriptyline for about 2 years. I've also been addicted to Ambien and Xanax. I've tried everything for sleep so I didn't take this med when it was first prescribed because I thought it wouldn't work. The first time I took it I was out of Ambien and Xanax and very paranoid. However it actually made me sleep for about five hours which was a very pleasant surprise. That was 50mg. Now I'm completely off Xanax and Ambien and am talking 100-150 of amitriptyline a night. It works very well. It's the only non controlled substance that has ever worked to help me sleep. Because it's not controlled it's much easier to get. When I'm out of it I don't sleep at all. This medication has been a godsend to me. ## Hello, Erin! How are y...

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I started taking amitriptyline HCL 10MG 5 years ago. I would now like to wean myself off of the pills. How to I decrease the dosage and how long will it take before I am free from any problems. Grace ## Hello, Grace! How are you? It would be best to get medical assistance with doing so. However, the modern preferred method is usually to have a patient start to skip doses, while also gradually lowering how much they take. As listed by the FDA, possible withdrawal effects may include nausea, fever, chills, diarrhea, rebound depression and rebound anxiety. It's hard to say how long it will take to be free of issues, you've been on it for years, so it could take a month, or so. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am taking A brown amitriptyline at night for insomnia and it ...

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I have been taking amitripfyline 100mg for about 3 years. My doctor has switched me to Cymbalta 60mg and I seem to be having some nasty withdrawls. My head feels all fuzzy and I'm having zapping sensations. i don't feel like myself. Does anyone know something I can do about it? ## Hello, Kristi! How are you? Has anything changed? It is normal to experience side effects, when stopping one medication, according to the NIH, you are also likely experiencing side effects from starting the new one. Other symptoms you may experience are listed as possibly including nausea, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes.

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I took the white M77 for years, one and a half year ago my script provder changed it to the blue 1201 v. during this time I have developed extremely dry mouth which I never had all the years I took the m77. I dont know yet. could this change to blue 1201 v, be contributing to my extremely dry mouth? thank you very much ## Yes, it certainly could be what's causing it, there may be different inactive ingredients in this tablet, or you may be getting a slight bit more of the active ingredient and dry mouth can be one of the normal side effects of Amitriptyline. Learn more Amitriptyline details here. When I have medications that cause dry mouth, I've found that sucking hard candy tends to help with it. Are there any other questions or comments? ## well this dry mouth, is devastating...

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Is weight gain a side effect of Amitriptyline? ## yes--i have been taking this medication for about 8 months and have gained about 10 pounds ## Same here. Took it years ago- gained a quick 10lbs and when I stopped taking it 10lbs dropped off with no effort. Also possible bloating. But, the mood was the difference between night and day. ## I have been taking this for 6 months and have gained 60 pounds. ## Weight gain, mild or severe, is a very common side effect of most antidepressant medications. ## I have been taking amitriptyline for 7 months and i have not gained any weight that i have noticed. i do go to the doctor tomorrow, so if i have ill respond to this and let you know that i have. But i am 27 and am built skinny, i weight about 135lb. Hope that will help others. ## Yes ,iIwas ...

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Hi everyone, I'm interested in amitriptyline and/or nortriptyline. I have been taking amitriptyline 100mg at night. As usual my dose was increased over time. The only side effect I had difficulty with is that grogginess in the morning which I don't like. I'm most interested in no grogginess. I was told that it shall pass as my body adjusts. I found a different drug called nortriptyline accidentally while looking for insurance. They consider amitriptyline to be a tier 4 as to nortriptyline a tier 2, that's a huge difference in price for me, so I looked it up and they seem to be basically the same medicine but I noticed that in the comments area the grogginess was not so much a problem as to the other medicine...so if anyone can help me out with feedback that would be grea...

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I have been taking Amitrityline 10mg for facial neuralgia for over two years now. I can identify with many of the side effects mentioned on this site, but I can't find anybody suggesting that by taking Amiytriptyline (in no matter what dose) your libido is reduced. I have most certainly experienced this problem, has anybody else and if so did you find an alternative that does not produce this rather unpleasant side effect? ## Hello, Robert! How are you? Yes, that can be a side effect of almost all antidepressant medications, not everyone experiences it, but many do. There's really no way to say which one might not cause you such a problem, you really just have to try them and see how they affect you. Have you discussed the issue with your prescriber? They may have a better idea ...

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I just took amitriptylin 10 mg about 4 hours ago and am having shoulder pain. Can I take some ibuprofin? ## I didn't find any interactions listed, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. Since they can both cause drowsiness and dizziness as side effects, these may be more severe if you take them both, so you should be aware of that and make sure you aren't driving or doing anything that requires high alertness, until you are sure about the effects they have on you. Are there any other questions or comments?

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