RSD Alert
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RSD Alert is a voluntary
organisation publishing RSD/CRPS
information, mostly provided
by our readers.
Every approved medical drug works for some people but not for others.
Don't be alarmed by what you read. If in doubt consult your medical
advisor.
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Drugs |
Drugs on RSD Alert
(notes and comments from correspondents) |
Amitripteline |
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Description |
Anti-depressant, taken as tablets, capsules or as a dilute mixture. Sedative. Related to Elavil. |
Side effects(Don't be unduly alarmed. All drugs cause side effects for some patients) |
Loss of definition in thought and movement, blurred vision, dry mouth. Can produce irregular heartbeat, rash, difficulty in sweating or urinating, a state of confusion, loss of libido. Can produce ulcers on tongue and gums |
Warnings(These are standard cautions but may not be applicable to your case) |
Should not be taken by patients suffering from psychosis or heart disease, pregnant women, patients with glaucoma, thyroid or liver disease, epilepsy or diabetes. |
Comments |
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Amytripteline is an anti-depressant which I don't take that often now as it makes me dopey, and not sleepy. Sharon - Lincoln, UK I know from experience that amytripteline is NOT a drug you want to be taking. I had numerous side effects, even to the point of a 40 pound weight gain and my teeth falling out. I replaced it with trazodone and celexa, both modern, cutting edge meds with little to no side affects. Beverley - Illinois, USA The one drug that has worked for my boyfriend is amitriptyline.
The benefits, in his case, far outweigh the side affects. He gets
a very dry mouth which in turn can cause extensive tooth decay,
but his dentist prescribes a mouthwash he uses to counteract this
problem. The amitriptyline helps him to get a much better nights
sleep, which in itself makes it worth taking, but more importantly
he has noticed a marked improvement in his pain levels. It took
a while to take effect and was a subtle change over a period of
time, but now he couldn't do without them. A carer - England
(member of RSD_UK Group)
In the past I have been prescribed Amitriptylene, which had extremely unpleasant results, both physically and psychologically. I found myself unable to concentrate long enough to read a newspaper article for a couple of months, suffered night-time hallucinations, and felt every area of my thinking was impaired. I also felt very nauseous, vomited and fainted frequently, had hot and cold flushes, and pretty much every other unpleasant physical symptom you can think of! They did not help my pain levels, and I repeatedly asked to be taken off them. My advice would be NOT to continue taking this drug if you do not feel it is helping the pain, and you are finding the side effects unbearable - for me they never improved. Lucy - Oxford, UK I have been on Amitripteline for 2 months now and I have had no side effects. I no longer lose my temper easily and have been able to sleep at night. I have lost 17 pounds because I was a "depressed eater". my relationship with my family has improved and I feel better in general. Michelle - Detroit, USA |
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