amitriptyline - Interstitial Cystitis Network Support Forum

clambaby · 12-12-2003, 09:52 AM

Just wondering how long it takes for Amitriptyline to kick in. Did it help you?

firstmate · 12-12-2003, 10:14 AM

I have been taking Amitriptyline for almost a year now. It definitely helps me to sleep better at night. I take it about an hour before going to bed. I used to get up 5 or 6 times a night to pee and now 2-3 times unless I am having a flare and then nothing helps.

**ICNJess** · 12-12-2003, 12:18 PM

I have been taking elavil for quite some time, well I stopped for awhile, but I remember the first time I took it, I slept through the night. It was a miracle to me. I was so happy I almost cried! I switched to Ambien then, but I had a bad reaction to it and went back to Ambien. Good luck!

Iris · 12-12-2003, 12:45 PM

Hi, I have been on Elavil about a year now and take it about an hour before going to bed, and it has helped me considerably. I only have to get up once now during the night, and the nights rest really has helped me deal with IC, take care hugs Iris hi grouphug

mayray518 · 12-13-2003, 10:08 AM

Elavil saved my life. I started out at 50 mg and after 3 months noticed relief from IC pain. The side effects at 50 were bad (I was dead tired all the time) but I am glad I stuck with it. I am now down to 10 mg. and it is still working

Lyn40 · 12-14-2003, 09:24 AM

I have been on Elavil for over a year now, 10mg at night. If I am in a flare, I take 20mg. I have tried 5-6 other meds along with Elavil. None of them have helped. This is the one drug I could not sleep without.

Lyn
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mas · 01-11-2004, 08:03 AM

I have been on Amitriptylin 25MG for 5 months now. I love it. I have a life and hardly any pain anymore. Walking is great and sleep is much better. I have gained 10 pounds and I do have a craving for sweet things. I seem to hold more and my bladder is so happy now. I hope it keeps working. I also cut out Ibuprofen for cramps because it seem to give me flares. hi