Hi guys, Ive had my MRI appointment through for the 9th March and been to see the doc and he has prescribed Amatriptylin for the pains in my legs and not being able to sleep… but wow I feel like complete zombie, I took 1 at 8oclock last night as thought that would be early enough and still feel rotten today can anyone advise is this just a passing thing and once my body gets used to it I will feel alive, also all weekend I have had such weakness in my wrists hands and feet (could this also be another sympton starting), everything has been a struggle plus feeling 100% wiped out
I was started on 25mg Amitriptyline at the beginning of January. At first, it was terrible. I struggled to know what time to take it as I wanted to enjoy my evening but get up for work at 5.30am, plus I have a 15 month old who sometimes wakes and needs help in the middle of the night!
I’m pleased to say that the side effects are lessening now. I’ve become more able to cope with it. I now know that if I’m up for an early shift at work, then I have to take it around 7.30pm. If I’m not, then I’ll normally take it around 8.30-9pm so I can enjoy my evening.
The last few nights, I’ve honestly wondered if I have actually remembered to take it, as I’ve not felt tired at all with it and it’s had no “hangover” effect in the morning either.
It’s taken 4 weeks but now, no apparent side effects.
Good luck with it. I’m sorry I can’t comment on your other new symptoms.
Take care,
Natalie
Thanks for telling me your story im only on 10mg and am wiped out I would deffo be asleep 24hrs on 25mg… like you said will have to start a routine of when best to take it and fingers crossed will be able to function better, am sat at my desk just wanting to sleep.