Amitriptyline is prescribed in following conditions:

  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Orofacial Pain
  • Chronic Daily Headaches
  • Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
  • Chronic Post-Surgical Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Insomnia (linked to Chronic Pain)
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes
  • Migraines
 

Before you start, let us know if you have:

  • Narrow-angle glaucoma
  • Palpitations or heart rhythm issues
  • Are pregnant or planning pregnancy
  • Are allergic to Amitriptyline
  • Are on other antidepressants
 
“This medicine works in 1 out
of 2 patients with chronic
pain.”

Key Info:

 

  1. Dose to be taken
    between 7pm to 8pm
  2. It may take up to 4 weeks to feel any benefit
  3. Morning tiredness is
    common
  4. Do not drive or operate
    Machinery if drowsy.

  5. If it is ineffective after 8
    weeks, OR side effects are
    intolerable, weaning off may
    be needed.

“Need Help or Advice?
Ask during your pain consultation. Your GP or Practice
A pharmacist can also provide
guidance if needed.”

Very Common side effects

(may affect more than 1in 10 patients):
  • Dizziness or Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth

Common side effects

(may affect up to 1in 10 patients):
  • Constipation
  • Difficulty in passing urine

Uncommon side effects

(may affect up to 1in 100 patients):
  • Palpitation-> stop and contact a doctor immediately

 

Rare side effects

(may affect up to 1in 1,000 patients):
  • Blurred vision / Glaucoma ->stop immediately
  • Delirium ->stop immediately

Very Rare side effects

(may affect up to 1in 10,000 patients):
  • Serotonin Toxicity ->stop immediately