Thank you for sharing! I have been taking ammitryptaline at 30 mgs now for 11 years for chronic pain and anxiety. For me personally, it has been a literal life saver and has increased the quality of life for me. Never have had weight gain or any weird symptoms, and the effects of it never faded like you mentioned for me. However, from my experience, this is the biggest con I have personally had with it... Sleep. You crash at night, and it’s harder to get up in the morning. I will get 8-9 hours of sleep, and most of the time will still wake up really tired! It can be a huge inconvenience and will make you feel like a ZOMBIE if your someone who gets less than 6 hours of sleep a night. Again, this is just from MY experience, and I am no doctor or professional to give advice!

I have the same condition as yours. I have been suffering from chronic pain for 5 years and you said in this video that if there is someone who understands the meaning of frustration with chronic pain, I fully understand it, my friend. Really, I feel exactly what you feel

You are so right to consider other options. My husband has suffered chronic pain throughout his life, and a few years back took just one Amitriptyline tablet which had serious effect on him. He became not only drowsy, but unable to think straight or communicate, remaining in that state for a few days. He now carries a warning that he should never be given this drug again under any circumstances. Having spent a considerable sum on therapy in the past without sucess, he manages his situation trying to be positive, avoiding stress where possible and concentrates on yoga breathing when panic begins to set in. Gentle exercise is beneficial, and although I can't interest him in yoga, he does have hobbies and finds gardening helps, because sitting for long periods seems to aggravate his joints. He takes a good vitamin and mineral tablet each day, eats healthily, and relaxes to music to divert his mind from pain, restricting Zapain to a bare minimum because he says they have a bad effect on his brain. I have heard that vitamin D helps in pain management, but I cannot say whether this is true. I do hope you find a successful remedy and wish you all the very best. Jen.

Been on these ( only 20 ml) for years now. In my past I've beaten heroin and methadone addiction, I've been clean now for 17 years. I first took these for help with sleep before I had emergency back surgery. That was over 10 years ago now. My back wS repaired to a degree with surgery so I no longer needed this medication. Now I am still trying to get off these, often relapses as my anxiety in the night is impossible to manage. I wake up with panic attacks. I can't breath... My heart pounding out of my chest. I am a mother and a grandmother and I am a very strong willed soul. But not when it comes to these. My doctor has no option to help me so I'm on my own. Medication affects us all differently. I'm sorry to hear about the weight gain. I never had this side effect just a dry mouth when taking. Good luck

I'm currently on 25mg of Amitriptyline for my chronic migraines. I went on the medication end of last year and I have gained so much weight! Also I feel more hungrier, like I should be able to eat a meal and be full, but I still want more food and its annoying!! I am currently in the process with my doctors of changing it. The annoying thing is, since my dose was upped from 10mg to 25mg I feel my migraines have calmed down, I would get them 3 times a week and now it has gone down to about 1 or 2 every other week, but I don't want to be overweight! So I've gotta get a fasting blood test done first. Then my doctor will dicuss medication. I've only just come across your video after searching 'amitriptyline and weight gain.' I hope you have made progress in your struggles, it's so sad you are having to pay out so much to get through the pain! You look so young! I'm 31 and my migraines started when I was around 15-16. Wishing you the best :)

Thanks heaps for sharing your experience. It is really useful to have a heads up like this. Weight gain is a totally valid thing to be concerned about as it can also make injuries a lot harder to recover from. Best of luck and keep fighting :)

I take 25mg everyday since 2017. When I felt no appetite at all for a long time and my dr performed endoscopy and reportedly I was infected h pylori inside my stomach. An antibiotic course had been prescribed along with rebiprazol and amitone 25. My appetite returns and i feel wel. Not much increase my weight, Only around 5/6 kg increases in my weight.

I gained 25kilograms, but it's better than the hell I was going through without it

I exactly know how you feel, because I really feel the same❣️ Thank you for sharing this. I've just decided not to take those drugs! I send you a lot of love

Ever since I started taking 10mg I can never remember my dreams anymore. A side effect is vivid dreams I just have no memory of any dreams when I did before taking amitriptyline. Did this happen to anybody else?

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I've been on Amitriptyline for a few years for migraine prevention. I'm at the point where the side effects and massive weight gain outweigh the benefits. I'm glad your appetite weirdness is not my imagination! I'm totally with you on that! Good luck! X

I was just about ready to give up. Undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, suffering beyond anything I had endured before. It's abdominal migraine with Cyclic vomiting syndrome. Amitriptilyne stopped it dead in it's tracks, immediately with 50mg of Amitriptilyne. That was 3 months ago and not one single flare up. It's a GODSEND to me! What a relief to have answer's, and my life back! I had need misdiagnosed every trip to the emergency room for the last year and a half. Vomiting episode's for days! Praying for death. Thank God for my Doctor's and Amitriptilyne!!!!! It's worth ANY side effects 😀😀😀 to me!

I’ve been on 25mg for a year and I’m not happy with the weight I’ve gained plus not sure it’s helping anymore. I have an appetite that’s crazy! I’m starting back on low carb and getting off this mess!!! Thanks!

Weight gain is one of the more common side-effects of this med I noticed as it increases appetite in between 10-20% of patients, yet paradoxically it increases metabolism and is quite a stimulating drug compared to classic SSRI drugs..it's quite a unique drug being used for such a wide range of conditions, including various types of pain, neurological, physical and nerve pain, besides depression, anxiety, mood and sleep disorders..and many others health problems and conditions. For some like myself who are underweight and doesn't eat properly or regularly that's probably a good thing, but for others who gain weight easily and already struggle with their weight, it can be a problem. You have to be careful with your diet on it if you experience that side-effect, or you can speak to your Dr I've heard and ask for another med to suppress appetite if you do start gaining weight too rapidly or have a problem managing your weight with exercise. This med is quite unique and unusual in how it works, and how side-effects can manifest in some people and not others. It often requires a lot of experimenting to get the dosage right for each patient. Some do better at a higher dose and experience less side-effects after the first month or two, while others seem to experience more side-effects at higher doses and do better on a lower dose, that's what my Dr said.. you can go all the way up to 100-150mg on this med, so 10mg is a tiny low dose.. my Dr said the usual starting low dose is 25mg and they try to work that up gradually for optimal effect over a period of 2-3 months and often longer. If you go slowly on this med and work up the dose gradually you're less likely to experience side-effects or if you do, only mild ones.. if you experience dramatic side-effects at the low dose that persist for several weeks to a month, it may not be the med for you as you could be an ultra-fast metaboliser and those people are far more prone to experiencing side-effects and less positive effects.

Stopping a drug is called tapering. It means reducing amount of drug over a time frame of a few weeks or months, depending on dose. Small reductions over a longer time means a gentle response emotionally & physically.

Im glad I came across your video. I been on Amitriptyline for 2 1/2 weeks. I have been on and off it for the last 6 years. It was initially prescribe for nerve damage in my neck and back. In the process I notice it helped with my mood and I never experienced any bad side effects. this time around I have noticed an increase in my appetite... I will be mindful of weight gain.

Thank you for these videos, I really appreciate it, as I have been prescribed this medication for insomnia.My doc talked to me about the side effects and the weight gain along with the other side effects and i was very worried about it !!! Thank you for sharing your experience I hope you feel better soon 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thanks for sharing this! I've had chronic pain for more than 10 years and have tried about everything that exists, natural or chemical. Nothing ever really worked until I tried Amitriptyline 2 months ago. I'm amazed how much my nerve pain has decreased. The thing is that I feel kind of groggy most of the day, tired and I've gained at least 7-8 kilos in that short time!! I hate the idea of the pain returning but this more than I can handle so I will stop taking it. Be well, Krystal.

Thanks for sharing! I'm currently taking ami for functional dyspepsia but the weight gain is horrific. I'm also exercising a ton and eating well. It's beyond frustrating!

I also took this medication. It didn’t help to relieve my migraines. I also gained 10 pounds. Stopped taking it after one month. I ate so much there was no end. I understand what it’s like to have chronic pain. I’ve had to deal with migraines every month for the past 10 years!!! Patience is virtue and never give up.

Sending lots of love to you. I hope your suffering eases ❤️

Hmm my doctor just prescribed this today! Weight gain no way 😮

Oh my gosh girl - I hope you get well soon :’(

Krystal, I hope in the period since this video came out that you have been able to get on top of your pain problem. Yes, I definitely understand long term chronic pain. Try a keto diet, you will be able to lose a lot of fat without losing muscle in about 6 weeks if you stick to it for that short period.

I just started it last week for migraines, and I’ve noticed it makes my heart race. Probably going to stop.

I'm use only 10 mg for my chronic neck pain now today completed 3 years running this is better I love this madicine side effects experience Felling drowsy Some time shortness of breath Appetite increase and weight gain But I'm managing 😂

Hi! I’m so glad I found this video! I can relate to everything you said. I’m taking amitryptiline 10mg for sever back pain upon waking. I’ve been taking it for several years and the first side effect I notice was weight gain, in the first few months I gained around 5kg which I wasn’t happy with at all considering I lost a tonne of weight years ago because I was literally obese, so gaining weight after losing so much caused me more depression which I suffer with anyway. With that said my weight is steady and I’m ok with that but I feel the medication isn’t doing much now. I noticed when first taking it that my mood improved but it seems like it’s declining lately. I did stop taking the medication at one point to see how it would effect me but it does really help me to get to sleep at night and when I stop taking it I just cannot get to sleep but my head is filled with crazy stupid thoughts. I have been contemplating whether to up the dose to 20mg to see if it helps my mood but my worry is more weight gain which in turn will just make me feel more depressed. I love the medication for sleep but anything else it’s not really doing anything. I may have to go my GP and see if something different can be prescribed that doesn’t cause weight gain. Thanks for this video, it was really helpful! 😁

It could be that your muscles have gone tight. This happens when your subconcious mind detects a dangerous injury. You could try Diazepam 5mg for up to 6 weeks to break the cycle of pain, stress, increased tightness. Diazepam at 5mg is used as a muscle relaxant in the UK. It is adictive so 6 weeks only.

Sat here munching a massive bar of Tony's listening to your vid - Ooooohhhh

It made me happy to hear that you started experiencing things go better when you started going off the drugs. What you're sharing reminds me of the account from the Gospels of the woman with the issue of blood. Still praying for you 🙏

Hi, I really hope you're better in a big way...its 2 years later... you're a great content maker...thanks ❤ Jeannie (WA)

This really sucks. I really really hope you find a solution soon! Nobody should have to live with chronic pain

I'm literally on my way in a few minutes headed to pick up this medication and I'm so scared to take it. The neurologist prescribed me 10mg to take for a month and I keep hearing how the side effects of this pill outweigh the benefits and it terrifies me. It was prescribed to me due to my tension/migraine headaches.

It really is hard!!! Praying for relief for one's who are suffering 🙏🏾😞

I have severe chronic level 9, stabbing pain in bilateral thoracic area T 4 thru T 7, erectors jacked toneisity constantly. Literally stabbing knife in my back. After brief research I'm thinking doc prescribed thinking my tears were from depression and not this level 9, 24/7 stab in my back. Guh. Glad you got off

Very thank dear for information much relatable when spent huge amount on physio no profit , just waste of money , now im taking 10 mg , can not leave it because Pain is manageable but I m feeling vomit since last year , started taking 25 mg twice a day , than once a day , now taking 10 mg before sleep . controlling sugar quantity in food intake hope it helps avoiding risk of Diabetes ( Lots of Love from India , Stay strong , it is very much manageable )

I’m taking Strattera 80mg which is really good for ADHD and some depression(at least the energy ). It helped me lose 90 pounds I gained from Prozac. I’m recovering from a severe concussion that’s given me post concussion syndrome and was considering amitryptaline as it functions like muscle relaxers. I’m terrified of the weight gain effect but I’m wondering if I take a stimulant with it, will I not experience that ravenous hunger? I know what you’re describing because Prozac did the same for me and made me go from 95kg to 131 KG in 3 months. I’m hoping the medication isn’t like this. I do a calorie counting diet and I also eat a normal portion, wait 15 minutes to let my brain catch up to my stomach to see if I’m still hungry, and I go from there

I had cronic headache, I take this medicine 10,40 mg daily, I feel good, once I stop this drug, I feel neck pain continuosly, afer two days I am taking it continuously, but neck pain is not going away overall headache is gone, but without neck pain

Thanks for sharing your experience, wishing you the best

I'm on it for 11 years. Keto and intermittent fasting helped me lose the weight.

I just began this drug at 25mgs for sleep. Also I have been going thru opioid withdrawals. For 3 days i had really bad foggy/hangover feeling. Day 5 I'm feeling much better. I don't think the doctor wants me on this for any longer than a month, but I'm a little concerned due to side effects that she just mentioned!

Thank you so much my heart goes out to you. I have chronic adhesions pain my dr just prescribed it 10mg a night I have took it for 3 nights with 2 other tablets I think I’m going to stop it and see how I go with the other tablets first as the side effects sound bad I am praying for you that you continue to find relief

😔😔 that's not good to hear.... I can feel your frustration. I really hope you find something soon that will help you.

Completely understand the physio. I'm spending a lot of money and noticing minor/negligible improvements.

Has anyone experienced severally dry skin or constant yeast infections with this medication? This medication has helped me so much but these two problems started when I started thanking this medication.

Definitely can relate. Hopefully all the chronic patient can getting better. Hang on, you are stronger, and you can cope with it. So do i. Hehehhe... keep healthy

i have nerve pains and its always a dull ache at the back of my head and burning in-between my shoulder blades, sometimes i feel it down my arms too :( i know how you feel. Im currently weaning off 10mg of Amitriptyline which ive been on for just over a year and have to go very slowly but these side effects are kicking my butt but we keep going, on 5mg right now so il be dropping again to 2.5 once i feel a bit better :)

How did you stop amitriptyline? Is it gradual or instant? Thanks

This was a really informative video ,thank you.🌷💕

I took 10mg Amitriptyline for 3 months to help my chronic pain. It did wonders for me but I really didn't like the increase in appetite so I decided to asked my doctor if I could be weened off of it or cut it cold turkey. She said the latter since I was on such a low dose she said it was very rare to experience any withdrawal affects. Huge mistake. The withdrawal experience I had was so frightening to me that I now have a bit of a trust issue with doctors 😅. Thankfully I didn't give in to taking it again while I was withdrawaling, but reality recently threw a curve ball at me this morning. After two years since I got off it, my neurologist wants to prescribe me the medication again, but this time says that I should slowly get off it later if I do decide to quit the drug. Idk how to feel about it honestly, but it did help tremendously with my migraines, arm, leg, and chest pain.. I might just sit with the medication in my cupboard for a week before I make a decision on actually taking it or not.

Just increased to 40mg, but my heart races at night and nightmares keep me up. I dont want to stop taking this as it help so much. Also the chocolate craving dam i like chocolate. I havent gained weight tho

I went on nortriptyline for fibromyalgia and vulva pain. I gained 20 pounds😪 I’m currently coming off thankfully

I've been having problems with what I think is my nervous system. I'm feeling pressure in my head and my inner ears are popping and cracking all the time. I have tinnitis type ringing. I also smell a weird chemical type smell off and on. Then that seems to spur horrible anxiety. My DR. wanted me to try amitryptaline endep. I took Sertraline once before and had a horrible reaction. I refuse to take antidepressants so I'm really stuck. I've had these symptoms ever since I was hospitalized out of the blue November of 2019 with heart attack like symptoms. I was in the hospital for five days and they never found anything wrong with me. During that time they used massive quantities of nitro-glycerin on me. One of the potential side effects of nitro is damage to central nervous system. I'm thinking maybe that's the problem. But I can't get any Dr. to consider anything other than the anxiety. I think the anxiety is an effect, not a cause. If my nervous system is messed up, why won't it heal? Anyway just thinking out loud and hoping maybe someone watching your vids has had similar issues. I'm going to try Magnesium Glycinate, which is the only treatment i've read about online to treat nervous system issues. If anyone has any incite, please chime in.

Hiya just found you're videos, I just started amitriptyline about 2 weeks ago and the hunger side effect is insaneee, I'm super scare of this, prior to getting on it I had lost 20 kg since August and was 10 kg away from my goal and healthy weight for my height (5'5). So far not a lot of improvement for my pain (fibromyalgia) but god this hunger is the worst I just have to eat, I'm not craving anything its just an overwhelming hunger and I can't stick to my diet that was helping me lose weight. Got a med review in a month but I'm not sure if I can cope with this hunger side effect much longer ://

Thank you. I feel for you 😮 and 😮😢pray that we will both. find a way to get better. Preferably without these drugs that do more harm than good Im going to wean off amitriptyline 25 as quickly as safe.

My doctor prescribed this medication for a irritable bowel having bowel movements more often would this help pls someone reply

I’m starting 10 mg today and now I’m worried. Do you think the main reason you gained weight was the dietary changes or the pill itself?

Love your channel . I been taking 2 weeks now . At 10mg . Coming off now as not feel great . Shall I just stop or wean off ?

Hope you get better soon I thankyou for video I was given Endep blue pill for pain but it's for depression to I just need for pain iread up on site effect and it's not good so I didn't take it I take pandadol only I want to have spares to help me so I'm going to try that I had a stroke I'm recovering slowly pain is horrible so I relate to you hope you get stronger and much love to you 🕊️🥰

Thanks for the info. If your Dr wants you to try Lyrica, Lypralin or generic name pregabalin, run. This drug does work to some extent but same thing about weight gain. That’s not the worst thing, when you try and stop talking it you will get massive pain and headache that feels like your head will explode. I lasted 3 days before taking it just to stop the headaches. It took 4 weeks slowly reducing it and a lot of willpower. I was unable to go to work. So ok do not use this drug.

Hi Krystal have you ever been checked out for cubital tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel? They can upset the neck but then also cause arm pain and numbness. For me at least my arms affect my neck as my neck on scans is more than fine. Can be known as "double crush" when a pinched nerve in your arms can then start upsetting nerves upstream. Anyways hope you are well

FDA PULLED IT. You can still get the generic, but this drug eventually hurts many things like thyroid and liver…

HI krystal and anybody else on here. please has amitriptyline decreased the quality of sleep over a period of time?

inspiring ❤️❤️ going through same stuff 💜

Hi Krystal, look into Bowen Therapy or Emmett Therapy as bodily treatments that really help with chronic pain.

I will tell you my story in 2016 my misfortune began they found H pylori in my stomach after I took the treatment of antibiotics after I did an endoscopy I had chronic gastritis after a biopsy I no longer have the bacteria, in 2020 I had another stronger and chronic crisis every day a knife in my stomach very poor quality of life, I saw several specialists the same thing nothing serious but the pain is hard to functional dyspepsia so I was finally diagnosed by a very severe and chronic functional dyspepsia, sometimes I think death will be my best solution and I hang on, now I have reached the last treatment protocol, amytrptilia 10mg I took my 1st today I have not No choice but I'll see what happens

I thank you for your transparency on your health journey. May I offer you what I may do if it was me? 🤲

God give u mercy Jesus said my peace I give unto you not as the world Givth I let your not be troubled nor let it be afraid

I totally understand your pain... Here in Australia this is a complete joke... sick of being referred to a thousand people...

I was always skinny, was put on endep and over 4 months went from 70kg to 80kg. I stopped because of the weigh gain.

I have same issue. I feel for you. Sorry. Try magnesium with B6 it decreases my pain

Found your video as im currently in the midst of stopping Endep and having a horrible time. I have taken 10mg for 6 years and cut down to only 5mg in the past 2 years. Recently I'd had enough of taking it and cut down to 1/3rd of a 10mg tablet. I'm 4 days into quitting Endep and my withdrawal symptoms are: terrible fatigue, muscle pain (;ike I have the flu) and a non-stop runny nose. I feel like absolute crap at the moment but will soldier on for now as I assume I'll start to feel better in the next few days. Has anyone else had such a hard time quitting Endep? Especially only 5 or 10mgs??

Just come across your video. I'm currently in the process of coming off Amitriptyline. I've been on it for 10 years and after my fatigue getting worse, the combination of that and the Amitriptyline it's just too much. I was on 40mg and I'm currently at my 20mg but I'm taking something called Duloxetine. Eventually I want to come off all meds but what I don't know is if my flare ups aren't super severe because I'm on meds or if the flare ups will actually be the same.

Thank you for sharing your experience 👍 I hope you are doing great😊 I'm just curious to know did you had any withdrawal symptoms lately???

Oh my goodness I was on it for many years and my weight went up to 171 then I had surgery to help with the pain I was taking it for I lost all my weight back down to 108 then the pain came back and they put me back on it again and now my weight is already up to 126 and climbing I am sooo bummed.

I would definitely go off a medication for weight gain considering I had massive surgery 12 years ago... I have to get off this med... I went to gym everyday as I had for 12 years but I am seeing massive weight gain. Although this med made me sleep finally.. the consequences were really bad..

Have you tried myofascial release ? Its a soft tissue technique, might be more effective than physio x

Thank you for sharing. About your back pain, since I had the same issue. Stop getting massages. It makes your pain worse. Get a knowledgeable personal trainer to work on your back muscles and core muscles. Also look into muscle motors in humans body.

I have taken only four dose of amitriptyline (25mg) and I don't want to take it. Can I stop taking it?

I wonder if once you went back to doing more things throughout the day the amount you were taking wasn't enough anymore? I've heard that if it can decrease your pain by 40% you're lucky 😂😭Great job explaining your experience!

I have been on tryptomer 10mg ,in the beginning my sleep quality improved but with time I started gaining weight in months it goes to 13 kgs. After 1 year I stopped medicine and my condition started getting worsening. Started having panic attack always having aniexty for 2 yrs I'm in same situation I'm still not able to come out of this situation

Has anyone ever had heart problems w this medication? If so did they get better

You don't look fat. You look very healthy

I have a bad back, I've had a couple operations and I'm dealing with crazy amounts of pain some days which crippled me BUT !!!!!!!!!! I'm not depressed I just hate the pain so why would I be prescribed ani depression meds. I need pain relive not happy pills 😒

I cant function in the mornings due to drowsiness and feeling drunk all day. No for me

I'm only on 10mg for migraines, it's helped some of my anxiety and shoulders feel more relaxed etc BUT yes I'm now wondering if the weight gain- I have Never weighed this in my life, and have terrible sugar cravings, like you chocolate .... I've also had terrible temper at thing, instant switch. I'm off work with covid fatigue and weakness - or is it the amitriptyline. Now depression

Hi I have no migraine/pain or any irrational thoughts ..I am not getting sleep properly and I am taking 10mf amitriptyline once at night could you tell me how long I should take this drug ?

I've been on 10mg a week and my cheeks have gone puffy... No weight gain though but my face looks very fat. I'm not hungrier though but I just look bloated! I sleep well and they help with pain for painful bladder cramps. I think ill just take it very occasionally..

You are such a cute and sweet girl. Thanks for telling us about your experience

Did you taper off or cut the pill in half when trying to get off it? I just stopped Ami 10mg cold turkey and I think I’m having withdrawal symptoms.

Try yoga for your back. 15 minutes a day, dont push anything into hurting there are alterations to poses that will lessen the strain and make the pose easier. If you go to the gym do it before and after as you stretches and it will decrease the toll of the exercise dramatically.

@Krystal L Hi, I have been taking amitriptyline for about 5 weeks in the first 3 weeks. I only took 12.5 mg because of the very bad side effects. Drowsiness Drowsiness. Have they disappeared due to side effects, do I have tingling only on one side and somehow weakness if these symptoms go away?

9:34 I felt that in my soul. Tried so many things. Will keep trying.

Did you track your food? Did you eat more while on the meds. I’m going on this today after unsuccessful with Topirimate and Inderal. I exercise everyday for multiple hours.

Started taking this for damaged nerve pain 10mg and after a few days of taking it suddenly I now have a colourless rash on my legs thats itchy and the skin on my legs and arms are sensitive to touch anyone else experienced this if so was it the medication or something else and what did you do or recommend I should do...its late at night atm so I can't get in to see a doctor but not sure it's an emergency situation for the ER

It makes me goo poop immediately.. I wonder do I loose the effects.. And here people are talking about constipation.. Hmm well I am so confused

Suggest starting with half a tablet.

Hello. Congrats on getting off this drug! I've been taking it for 1 year now and want to get off of it. Have you experienced withdrawal effects? I might follow your doctor's advice for winding off. People online are telling horror stories while some people said they stopped 100mg cold turkey without any side effects.

Have you seen a rheumatologist? Would you use MMJ or cbd for the pain?

How do people gain weight if they are not consuming more calories?