Posted by BrittPark on January 15, 2003, at 11:30:11
In reply to Starting Amitriptyline......, posted by daizy on January 15, 2003, at 9:16:58
I don't have much to add to what was said earlier. I've taken Amitriptyline in the past and found it to be very sedating when I first took it (a positive effect at the time). I was not made constipated by it or by my current med, imipramine. I did, and still do have dry mouth. I, and I'm in the minority here, find the side effects much easier than those of SSRIs.
As silly as it sounds take really good care of your teeth. Dry mouth can cause rapid tooth decay if you don't brush/floss after every meal etc.
All that being said, It's a good med. Go ahead and try it.
Feel Better,
Britt
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