Wednesday, November 26, 2008
HelpTheKids - I saw that amitriptylene worked for you, but the weight gain was unacceptable. I had a similar experience. After 40 lbs. and increasing asthma attacks, I went off it. My doc was unhappy, but put me on protriptylene. I lost all the weight and it helped with my neck and head pain. I no longer take it do to the really horrific side effects: bad breath, dry mouth (leading to cavities), really strong, unpleasant smelling urine, no dreams to name a few, however, no weight gain with the pain management goal. Maybe your side effects would be less intense.
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