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[chloe]

I have also been given that drug today for the migraines. I think I will take mine at 10pm. Mine is also 10mg and I go back in 4 weeks to see how I am getting on.

[moonbeam121167]

Hi all been on amitriptyline for a week and god it makes me feel weird the next day, is this usual and will it go as I drive alot and today I felt pretty  funny and if it continues I am going to stop as driving is important to me , can anyone please help as my GP told me to try for 4 weeks but if this continues for much longer I will have to stop them, 

[lubylou]

The effect of amitriptyline can take a while to kick in and can last into the next day if you take it at bedtime.

Try taking it much earlier in the evening - when you don't have to drive until the next day. Or ask your GP for a lower dose.
Lubylou

[Taz2]

What dose are you on moonbeam? I was only on 5mg but found for the first couple of weeks it did make me feel a little bit drunk in the mornings. I took mine at around 10 at night and made sure I didn't have to drive until at least 10 the next morning. After two weeks that feeling disappeared and I felt fine when I woke up.

Taz x

[moonbeam121167]

Hi Taz2,  10mg, I woke up this morning with a headache, my head feels woozy, I still have a neck ache who which I am taking them for, I know its only been 1 week but I am afraid that these side affects will last , shall I battle on    for a bit longer or shall I try half a tablet, not sure what to do xx

[Taz2]

It can take up to three weeks to really take effect Moonbeam. Do you know what your  neck pain is caused by?

Taz x

[moonbeam121167]

Hi noop they never said anything, just to try the amitriptyline for 4 weeks and we go from there, but I am not sure how long these side effect are suppose to last xx

[CLKD]

Have you altered your pillow?  Have you seen a physiotherapist about your neck?  If the aim is to relax the muscles then Valium is fasting acting.

[moonbeam121167]

Yes bought a new neck pillow which never helped, GP said it could be tension headaches but that was all, but to be honest he was not sure, I will keep on trying for a while longer as it is half term and my hubby is off as well so I dont need drive much this week xx

[CLKD]

Relaxation therapy then. Sitting quietly.  No heavy lifting.  Are you drinking enough, headaches can be caused by dehydration!