Alternative to amitriptyline

knuckleduster

Good morning everyone.

I have posted before that I take amitriptyline to help with my neck OA at night. I had been going through a good period and was able to stop it but just lately have had to start the tablets again and am experiencing some dizziness when I change positions laying down. I thought at first it was due to my stiff neck, but now I think it may be the amitriptyline.

I have spotted before that some forum members take an alternative which does the same job but with fewer side effects, but for the life of me I can't remember what it is called. I think it began with an "n" and ended with "line". Can someone kindly please tell me what I am trying to remember.

Many thanks.

Janet

barbara12

Hello Janet I take amitriptyline at night ..but I dont suffer from the dizziness...I will be interested to see if any ones comes up with an alternative...I suppose these meds do effect people differently..I will do a serch and see if I can find anything for you..x

DebbieT

Could it be Nortriptyline that you mean?

Good luck.x

knuckleduster

Thank you for your replies Barbara and Debbie.

Yes Debbie, you are spot on. Many thanks for that.

Janet

barbara12

DebbieT wrote:

Could it be Nortriptyline that you mean?

Good luck.x

Good for you Debbie...it was on the tip of my tongue...honest,,

DebbieT

Ure welcome Janet, I only knew coz I'm on it & it can be used for people with fibromyalgia.

Barbara I'm positive it was xxx