Hi All,
I have been taking Amitriptyline for the past year or so, a 10mg dose to help me with my sleep. Until recently I would say that is has been doing a good job in this respect, though I have a bit on at the moment, so I am not too surprised that my sleep is suffering. I have resorted to emergency sleeping pills that I keep for such an occasion.
What is bothering me is a reduced interest in sex. I used to be 3 or 4 or more times a week but now once a week is more then enough, mainly to keep her happy.
The mechanics are working fine, perhaps better then ever. Without being too graphic, I feel like I could punch holes in concrete with it. However when it comes to the big moment, it is somewhat disappointing, a lot of this is due to lack of feeling I know but I wondering if the lack of desire could be down to the Amitriptyline as much as the MS itself.
It is always difficult to tell with these things but I am beginning to suspect that the Amitriptyline may be having a negative effect on my sex drive even though it is a low, 10mg dose.
Does anyone have any views either way on if I may be better off not taking the Amitriptyline. I know I might risk disturbed sleep again but I may not.
Also has anyone had any withdrawal symptoms from coming off a 10mg dose of Amitriptyline?
Since I am PPMS I am working towards using LDN as this reputedly has some good benefits, not least an increase in sex drive.
I would be interested to hear anyones views or experiences on any of this.
Regards.