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Amitriptyline help..
Teri66
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I’m wondering if anyone can offer any advice? Having recently started on Amitriptyline 4 days ago (prescribed to help with nerve pain) they’re fantastic for helping with the pain but I’m suffering with terrible nausea and head fog, bearing in mind I take these (10mg) at 8pm by mid afternoon the nausea and fog have hit and I feel dreadful, is this likely to settle down? Do I stop taking them and try something else? Is there something I can try to help with the nausea/head fog?
Any advice greatfully received.
Teri.
Any advice greatfully received.
Teri.
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As you say, Amitriptyline can be a fantastic help when you have severe pain, but it may well also come with side effects.
Arthritis Research have a comprehensive set of information pages on the drug, including details of side effects.
https://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/arthritis-information/drugs/amitriptyline.aspx
Do let us know how you get on.
All best wishes
Brynmor
Thanks for your post to Helplines.
The general guidance on side effects with amitriptyline does say
'If you do have side-effects, it's often worth continuing the treatment as they'll usually lessen with time. But if you have any unusual side-effects or symptoms that concern you, see your doctor immediately.'
It can be helpful to discuss these kinds of issues with a pharmacist or the prescribing doctor.
If you'd like a general chat about your arthritis, you are most welcome to ring us at the Helpline.
Kind regards
Guy