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grampa
Sex: M
Data Quality: 2 stars
MSA: 7 yrs
Type: Striatonigral degeneration (MSA-p)
Mood: Good
Cognition: Mild
Autonomic: Mild
Head: moderate
Arms: severe
Legs: moderate
Tremors: none
grampa
Male, 67 years
Toronto, ON
Primary Condition
MSA
Type
Striatonigral degeneration (MSA-p)
First symptom
Diagnosis
Deceased
Jul 26, 2012
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grampa's Apo-amitriptyline is for:

  • Reduce muscle tension at bedtime

grampa has not reported any side effects for Apo-amitriptyline.

grampa's Apo-amitriptyline History (Ongoing)
Apo-amitriptyline (amitriptyline)
25 mg Daily Oct 01, 2008 - Jul 01, 2011
25 mg Daily Jul 01, 2011 - Last Update
Evaluations
Date Dosage Reduce muscle tension at bedtime Perceived effectiveness Muscle tension Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 03, 2011 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default   NoneNoneNoneNone UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 14, 2011 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default   NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 09, 2011 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default   NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 28, 2010 25 mg Daily   ? NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 08, 2010 25 mg Daily   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 03, 2011
Advice & Tips
I tried taking 1/2 dosage for 1-2 weeks, since any pain symptoms had stopped. I found that when I woke up in the morning, muscle tension was increasing to the point of discomfort. I immediately resumed the prescribed dosage (25 mg).
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 14, 2011
Advice & Tips
was more important when I had pain at bedtime
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 09, 2011
Advice & Tips
No negative side effects; most days are pain-free, but don't know if this is just where I am today, or whether the drug is contributing
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Feb 08, 2010
Advice & Tips
In low dosage, it helped me to relax muscles and overcome pain to sleep better
Cost
< $25 monthly

About Apo-amitriptyline (Prescription Drug)

Apo-amitriptyline is a Canadian brand name for amitriptyline. It is a tricyclic antidepressant approved for the treatment of depression. Off label amitripyline is used for certain chronic and neuropathic (nerve) pain and for prevention of migraine headaches.

Learn more about Apo-amitriptyline in our Apo-amitriptyline Community Report.