[salllja2]

Hi,

I am suffering from chronic pelvic pain and recently it has been suggested to me to try amitriptyline 10 mg. As an x-user of antidepressants, I don't really want to enter this line again. however, the pain and discomfort is leaving me no choice.

I just want to know how this drugs had affected various aspects of their lives, such as sexuality, feeling of love and cognitive abilities

Thanks

[~Christina]

Elavil as its known it bran name is often given for pain relief..

I took it years ago for back pain and it made a huge difference for me so well worth it. I was on it about 6-8 months.

[Walkingwithspiders]

I was on it for about 2 years and a head injury which resulted in a skull fracture and a brain hemorrhage. I saw a pain specialist and this med made a huge impact. It made me a tiny bit tired but was worth it.

I took it for a long time at 20 mg as a sleep aid. When my pdoc upped the dosage (to 100 mg eventually I think?) so that it would work as an antidepressant, I got severely agitated and had to quit.

[salllja2]

Thanks for the replies.

I would also like to know, how this drug affected your feeling of love and cognitive abilities and maybe also if there was any sexual side effects at such low doses ?

[*Laurie*]

Cymbalta is another antidepressant that helps with chronic pain.