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Amitriptyline for anxiety

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Serendipity22 Sun 14-Nov-21 23:14:44

Thank you for your replies ...

DillytheGardener Sun 14-Nov-21 22:39:47

I’ve heard bad things anecdotally about this drug, friend had a devil of time trying to get off it. I’d monitor your usage of it as its highly addictive.

Marydoll Sun 14-Nov-21 22:35:19

Years ago I was on Amitryptiline for chronic pain. It actually caused anxiety and night terrors. I had to come off it pretty quickly.

I hope you manage to speak to your GP and can find some peace.

Serendipity22 Sun 14-Nov-21 22:26:46

Thank you Elegran yes, i am ringing them tomorrow a.m....

Now the subject of a dr's appointment is ANOTHER topic haaaaa

Elegran Sun 14-Nov-21 22:22:22

The menopause would have happened round about your age with or without your mum's passing. I don't think you can blame that.

Have you asked your GP about your continuing (or returning) anxiety? If not, perhaps a talk with them might be a good idea, it may be that another course of amitriptyline, or something else, will fix it.

Elegran Sun 14-Nov-21 22:22:20

The menopause would have happened round about your age with or without your mum's passing. I don't think you can blame that.

Have you asked your GP about your continuing (or returning) anxiety? If not, perhaps a talk with them might be a good idea, it may be that another course of amitriptyline, or something else, will fix it.

Serendipity22 Sun 14-Nov-21 22:04:24

4 year ago my mum left me forever ( passed away ) it caused the upmost stress that I had panic attacks and horrendous anxiety, my Dr put me on Amitriptyline, 20mg daily. 2 years ago i cut the dose down to 10mg alternate days. Besides the anxiety i noticed menopause symptoms too so i don't know if the upset of my mum passing away brought the menopause to start or just what !!!! ( i was 53 )

My question is, has anyone else been issued with Amitriptyline for anxiety, have you cut the dose down or stopped it altogether ?

I am thinking, surely after 4 years ( mum's passing was expected ) i shouldn't be still having this anxiety or could it be the menopause!