Posted by ed_uk on October 23, 2005, at 11:33:55
In reply to Re: Amitriptyline (Elavil) - sleep aid, posted by sdb on October 22, 2005, at 17:30:05
Hi S,
>yes, zolpidem (Stilnox)seems to be a very often used med. But why not try something else (cheaper)? Does it work with low dosage amitriptyline, you dont sleep until twelve o'clock midday lunchtime and when do you take it?
Amitriptyline is much more likely to cause a 'hangover' than zolpidem. Nevertheless, I don't have a problem unless I take more than 25mg. I take it at about 9pm. I get up at about 7.15am to get ready for work.
I took 5mg amitriptyline on the first night, then 10mg, then 20mg, then 25mg. I can't take more than 25mg because it makes me feel tired during the day.
As a sleep aid, amitriptyline is not as effective as mirtazapine.
Kind regards
~Ed
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