Does anyone know about AMITRIPTYLINE??????
kellykopp
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I'm curious about the possibility that AMITRIPTYLNE may be the reason I haven't been able to lose any weight....
I had a post yesterday about how I haven't lost any weight since I began my journey a month ago. I got a lot of positive feed back.
But today someone posted on my wife's facebook page that she couldn't lose weight due to taking amitriptylne.... That struck a chord with me because I have been taking the maximum amount of that nightly for about 6 months to help me sleep.
Does anyone know anything for sure about this?? I will stop taking it immediately if I need to!!!
Let me know!
Thank you!!!!
I had a post yesterday about how I haven't lost any weight since I began my journey a month ago. I got a lot of positive feed back.
But today someone posted on my wife's facebook page that she couldn't lose weight due to taking amitriptylne.... That struck a chord with me because I have been taking the maximum amount of that nightly for about 6 months to help me sleep.
Does anyone know anything for sure about this?? I will stop taking it immediately if I need to!!!
Let me know!
Thank you!!!!
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According to the drug information, it may cause an increased hunger... or decreased appetite. It also lists weight gain/loss which would go hand in hand with the hunger/appetite bit.Along with its needed effects, amitriptyline may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking amitriptyline:
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
agitation
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in urine or stools
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in consciousness
changes in patterns and rhythms of speech
chest pain or discomfort
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
confusion about identity, place, and time
continuing ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained noise in ears
convulsions
cool, pale skin
cough or hoarseness
dark urine
decrease in frequency of urination
decrease in urine volume
decreased urine output
difficulty in breathing
difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
difficulty in speaking
disturbance of accommodation
disturbed concentration
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
double vision
drooling
dry mouth
excitement
fainting
false beliefs that cannot be changed by facts
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
fear or nervousness
fever with or without chills
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
hearing loss
high fever
high or low blood pressure
hostility
inability to move arms, legs, or facial muscles
inability to speak
increased hunger
increased need to urinate
increased ocular pressure
increased sweating
increased thirst
increased urination
irritability
lack of coordination
lethargy
light-colored stools
lip smacking or puckering
loss of appetite
loss of balance control
loss of bladder control
loss of consciousness
lower back or side pain
mental depression or anxiety
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
muscle tightness
muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
muscle twitching
nausea and vomiting
nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
overactive reflexes
painful or difficult urination
passing urine more often
pinpoint red spots on skin
poor coordination
pounding in the ears
puffing of cheeks
rapid or worm-like movements of tongue
rapid weight gain
restlessness
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
seizures
severe muscle stiffness
shakiness and unsteady walk
shivering
shortness of breath
shuffling walk
sleeplessness
slow speech
slurred speech
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth
stiffness of limbs
stupor
sudden loss of consciousness
sweating
swelling of face, ankles, or hands
swelling or puffiness of face
swollen glands
talking or acting with excitement you cannot control
trouble in speaking
trouble sleeping
troubled breathing
twisting movements of body pain or discomfort in arms, jaw, back, or neck
unable to sleep
uncontrolled chewing movements
uncontrolled movements, especially of arms, face, neck, back, and legs
unexplained weight loss
unpleasant breath odor
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusually pale skin
upper right abdominal pain
vomiting of blood
weakness in arms, hands, legs, or feet
weight gain or loss
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One of the side effects of amitriptyline is weight gain. However, you CAN lose weight on it. Building lean muscle mass, being very careful about sodium intake, and eating a clean diet will allow weight loss. It may be slower than you would hope for, but it is possible. If you feel that the weight loss challenge is too great on amitriptyline, then talk to your provider about another option. DO NOT stop the medication without input from the provider!0
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Well, the only reason I was taking it was for sleep. I was having a hard time sleeping through the entire night so my doctor told me to try this. It def makes me sleep!! But its almost to difficult to wake up!
Ive also noticed some of those side effects that were just posted!!! I also have gained about 20lbs since I started taking it.... Im gonna quit taking this stuff as of today!! I am gonna call my Dr. and see what he says, but there is no way i can stay on this!! Id rather be tired!!
Has anyone else experienced this? I'm wondering how long it will take to start losing weight once I stop taking it.0 -
I gained 40 pounds on Ami. I was on it for psych reasons (sedative) and thankfully had to DC, since it wasn't effective in helping my brain do its brainy any better.
If you respond well to anti-depressants as sleep aids (Ami is an AD), you might try a low dose of Trazadone. That's what I went to afterwards, and I had absolutely no side effects.0 -
Be sure to talk to your doctor before stopping it so you can be aware of withdrawal symptoms if any exist. He/she may direct you to taper down first.0
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I agree with calling the doctor on the chance there are reasons to wean off rather than go cold turkey. I was having the same troubles you mention, though, having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep. What I found worked for me was cutting off caffeine after 3 pm. Since I've done that, I have been sleeping much better.0
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If its just for sleep, maybe your Doc would switch you to Melatonin.0
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If you quit the amitriptyline, try a magnesium supplement. I know it really helped my wife sleep. She takes a product called Natural Calm. Worth a shot, and the side affects are pretty minimal (can cause some gastrointestinal issues, which are typically ameliorated by lowering the dose).0
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I was on it as a pain blocker (very effective in my case). I gained some weight (about 7lbs), and I slept a lot! I was under the impression the weight gain was due to increased appetite and possibly less activity, rather than a hormonal type of cause for example. When I came off it, the weight came off also. Will echo other poster's comment about weaning off - my doctor recommended I come off it slowly and not go cold turkey.0
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Are you accurately weighing / measuring your food? Your diary is kinda all over the place. If you aren't accurately (and I mean down to the gram or oz) weighing your food... you could be overestimating your intake. That could be part of it, too.0
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It's a very old antidepressant. They rarely prescribe it as an antidepressant anymore and most often use it for other reasons. For example sleep or fibromyalgia. I haven't heard of it specifically causing weight changes in either directions but I know other meds can cause changes kind of based on your relationship with food. For example if you used to stress eat, it might help you stop but if you were anxious and didn't eat much, it might make you more carefree with food. But everyone reacts differently and it might just be a matter of finding what works for you. If you are concerned, don't hesitate to call you doctor or talk to your pharmacist, they want to help you. This is my completely unprofessional and limited opinion though.0
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I once gained 40 pounds on Depakote in 3 weeks.. I stopped taking it and dropped 15 pounds in a few days. I wasn't dieting and didn't change how I ate at that time. Meds can be crazy sometimes.0
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It will make you lose weight and have these weird tingly sensations in your toes and fingertips! I quit that one because of those 2 things alone!!!!0
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Are you accurately weighing / measuring your food? Your diary is kinda all over the place. If you aren't accurately (and I mean down to the gram or oz) weighing your food... you could be overestimating your intake. That could be part of it, too.
I just ordered a food scale today, so hopefully I will start getting much more accurate on my diary.
I called and left a message with my DR about wanting to stop taking it. Ill wait to hear what he says, but I really feel I should just stop taking it.0 -
I love my amitriptyline! I'm on it for migraine prevention and it has the bonus side effect of helping my insomnia without another drug thrown into the mix. I haven't had any issues with it interferig with my weight loss.0
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