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24 patient evaluations for Amitriptyline taken for the purpose of 'Fibromyalgia'

Purposes: Pain, Insomnia, and Fibromyalgia (Started Mar 17, 2013)
Date Dosage Pain Perceived effectiveness Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 17, 2013   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Mar 03, 2013   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Feb 22, 2013   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 15, 2013   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 13, 2013   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 03, 2013   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Jan 26, 2013   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Jan 24, 2013   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jan 23, 2013   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Aug 15, 2012   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default SevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually VeryVeryVeryVery
Jun 10, 2012   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes A littleA littleA littleA little
Mar 19, 2011   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default SevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 18, 2011   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 13, 2011   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Sleeping till lunchtime, Groggy in morning
Date
Mar 17, 2013
Advice & Tips
it takes quite a while. e.g. a month before you get the right dose and taking it at the right time. i think i have finally got used to it now, i am now taking it at 8pm and during the week i am usually able to get up between 9 and 10 am, which is a lot better for me and fits in with my lifestyle............which is GOOD!
Date
Mar 03, 2013
Advice & Tips
Arm twitches while awake Helps with hip pain
Date
Feb 15, 2013
Advice & Tips
has helped the pain in my hip drastically it does help me sleep but maybe a bit too much, so pain clinic have told me to try halving the 10mg tablet for a week and see how it affects me. this is the first day and didnt make a lot of difference i did wake up about 10am but went back to sleep till about 12 but found it quite easy to get up then, so didnt have the dozing off effect that i was having last week while on the 10mg dose, so that is a bonus.
Date
Feb 13, 2013
Advice & Tips
Not sure if it is amitriptyline or if it is positive or not. Still sleeping till 12 unless I have an early app ointment. If someone doesn't persist in waking me until I am fully awake and not dozing off again, then I will just fall back to sleep. I now think it is more likely to be cfs/fibromyalgia than the medication I am on, because it happens every now and . Then.
Date
Feb 03, 2013
Advice & Tips
i have now started taking this tablet at 9pm, which seems to be working a lot better for me, as by the time i go to bed at 11pm. i am then usually feeling tired. i am usually asleep by 12 and am waking about 10am this is a big improvement on last week , so i will still persevere with the amitriptyline
Date
Jan 26, 2013
Advice & Tips
Took amitriptyline as normal at 6pm with dinner last night, went to bed at 9 asleep by 10pm. Awoken at 8.30 by Vern downstairs by 9am. Felt groggy till about 10am. After that felt pretty much normal, had quite pleasant day, went out to lunch, and was . A nice afternoon until Katie ruined that with one of her paddys
Date
Jan 24, 2013
Advice & Tips
DIDNT TAKE AMITRIPTILINE LAST NIGHT COS I REALLY NEEDED TO BE UP BY 10AM AND I STILL STRUGGLED TO GET UP EARLY BUT DIDN'T GO TO SLEEP TILL ABOUT 1AM I FIBRO FRIEND HAS SUGGESTED THAT I TRY GOING TO BED EARLIER WHEN I TAKE THE TABLET SO I CAN GET UP EARLIER TOO. WILL GIVE THAT A TRY TONIGHT
Date
Jan 23, 2013
Advice & Tips
TOOK AMITRIPTYLINE AT 6PM WITH DINNER AND WENT TO BED AT 12 OCLOCK AND AGAIN DIDN'T GET UP TILL 2PM AND I DON'T THINK I WOULD HAVE GOT UP THEN WITHOUT PUSHING MYSELF TO GET OUT OF BED. THE AMI DOES SEEM TO BE HELPING WITH MY MOOD A BIT TOO AS WELL AS HELPING WITH SLEEPING TOO, IT HAS HELPED WITH HIP PAIN TOO. I AM NOT TAKING IT TONIGHT BECAUSE I HAVE TO BE UP EARLY ON WEDNESDAY
Date
Jun 10, 2012
Advice & Tips
i stopped taking ami because it just doesn't seem to have much of an affect on me
Date
Mar 19, 2011
Advice & Tips
i have been on this medication for two weeks and it was mainly for help with sleeping at nite and yes it did work for that. i was only on 2.5ml at nite and it was making me sleep everyday till lunchtime and didn't do anything for the nerve pain of fibro that my dr said it would probably help with. when i did get up i would feel drugged up and not really bother to do anything for the rest of the day, so i decided to come off it for the sake of my family. i have three kids and i can't carry on like this anymore.
Date
Mar 18, 2011
Advice & Tips
i am able to get to sleep quite easily at night but isn't doing anything for the nerve pain. even though i am sleeping better at night i am sleeping late in the morning which doesn't really help me. Also, it is making me very drowsy during the day. i am going to try going to bed earlier at night 10.30 at the latest. just to see if it makes any difference. last nite i couldn't get to sleep until 3am but that was more to do with the pain i was in than anything else.
Date
Mar 13, 2011
Advice & Tips
only been taking it two days but i have slept better since i have been taking it
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  • TSSRA
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: Female
    • Age: 43y
    Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 15 additional condition(s)
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Moderate
    • Physical: Moderate
    I am: Neutral
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Purposes: Pain, Fibromyalgia, and Insomnia (Started Jan 11, 2013)
Date Dosage Pain Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 21, 2013   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 17, 2012   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 31, 2012   Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jul 26, 2012   Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 21, 2013
Advice & Tips
stop taking for a bit due to several reasons, back on again and at 2 tablets prior to bed....sleep is good for about 4-5 hours now...I will keep taking this one as it does not seem to be the med. hurting my digestive system, and sleep is a necessity!
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jul 31, 2012
Advice & Tips
taking daily at bedtime, 1st 2 weeks-worked well with sleep, minor relief from FM pain, and depression. 3rd week on medicine-not sleeping well, FM pain is back and not feeling as up beat as was.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Jul 26, 2012
Advice & Tips
week 2-sleep better, less pins and needles feeling all over, not as depressed
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, and Tension Headache (Started Dec 12, 2008)
Date Dosage Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Tension Headache Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 17, 2013 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 17, 2013
Advice & Tips
if taken with Trazodone it can cause restless legs and twitchyness take only the amount needed
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Purposes: Pain and Fibromyalgia (Started May 07, 2006)
Date Dosage Pain Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 28, 2012 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 12, 2012 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 12, 2012
Advice & Tips
Helps but makes you tired
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  • kljones
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    MS: 17 yrs
    Type: Secondary Progressive
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: None
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: severe
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Purpose: Fibromyalgia (Started Jun 11, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 01, 2012 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone NoneNoneNoneNoneNone NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • kaywile
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: Female
    • Age: 51y
    Condition: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 8 additional condition(s)
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Severe
    • Physical: Mild
    I am: Bad
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Purposes: Insomnia, Pain, and Fibromyalgia (Started May 24, 2008)
Date Dosage Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 12, 2012 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 12, 2012
Advice & Tips
The dosage I take isn't on here. I take 125mg daily. As of today I have to take 150mg (3 ~ 50 mg tabs) every night. 12-09-2012
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purposes: Fibromyalgia, Pain, Migraine headaches, and Insomnia (Started Jul 01, 2012)
Date Dosage Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Migraine headaches Perceived effectiveness Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 15, 2012 50 mg Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purposes: Insomnia and Fibromyalgia (Started Mar 26, 2012)
Date Dosage Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 01, 2012 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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  • lilybet
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Major Depressive Disorder
    Depression: 2
    Mania: 0
    Emotional: 1
    Anxiety: 0
    Compulsion: 0
    External Stress: Moderate
    Rx Therapy
    53 F
    Function: High
    Distress: Low
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Purposes: Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, and Other (Started Sep 06, 2006)
Date Dosage Chronic pain Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Other Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 01, 2012 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 SevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 23, 2012 20 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 15, 2011 20 mg Daily ? Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 09, 2008 10 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jun 01, 2012
Advice & Tips
As an anti-cholinergic, amitriptyline caused the unexpected side-effect of causing my bladder muscle to barely function at all - detrusor aflexia. UTIs were a result, as well as residual urine.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 15, 2011
Advice & Tips
Amitriptyline is first-rate for fibromyalgia, the drug of choice to start with. For me, it improves sleep and pain. Studies have proven this. Not sure about depression, though. I take other meds for that.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 09, 2008
Advice & Tips
If you've got fibromyalgia and your doctor prescribes amitriptyline, take it. It works.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: Insomnia, Fibromyalgia, and Pain (Started Jul 01, 2002)
Date Dosage Insomnia Perceived effectiveness Fibromyalgia Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 31, 2011 25 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 31, 2011
Advice & Tips
This definitely helps with the problems I have sleeping, getting to sleep, staying asleep, getting restorative sleep, depression, and pain. I can tell more when I miss 2 or more nights, usually caused by a refill problem. I try to never run out and have to go without a dose. Missing doses causes all my problems like with sleeping, pain, and depression to become worse and my other medications don't seem as effective. I really take a nose dive if more than 2 doses are missed. Missing only 1 is tolerable, missing anymore becomes a big problem. I get anxious, teary, sleepless, and I feel hopeless. It is a horrible feeling.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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