Information and opinions on Migraine from ThroughTheLookingGlass at MyMigraineConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/390222 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/390222/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/390222 http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/390222/50319/tritylenes-gain Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:07:13 -0500 ThroughTheLookingGlass 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,... http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/390222/50319/tritylenes-gain