I’ve been on amitriptyline 10 mg a week now for functional dyspepsia. I know it probably hasn’t kicked in yet, but I feel worse. How long until I feel better? Dr says to increase to 20 mg. Any advice is appreciated.
I personally would give it around 2-4 weeks to feel the benefit but if your GP recommends increasing then go with what he or she suggests. I had been on and off amitriptyline for a while (I’m now completely off them) and I noticed an increased difficulty swallowing and indigestion, I always felt like food was getting stuck in my throat, this was whilst on one of the “breaks” I had and that was after being on 10mg so that dose could be enough for you it may just need time
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I havent taken amitriptyline for that but for pain, I started with 10mg for a week then upped the dose to 20mg it almost kicked in straight away, so I should increase your dose, when you feel its helped you can always try reducing it, I only take 10mg and the pain hasnt returned if it does I will just go back to 20mg.
Hope this helps
Hmm… that’s why I’m taking it, for indigestion and lump in throat feeling. I would rather not be on any medication at all but feel like I’m at my wits end with these symptoms. Thank you for your reply.
thank you. I think I’ll do 10 mg for another week, then increase it.
ok pleased to help you, they are very good for many things, and a low dose no side effects.
usually 2 weeks
that’s what I thought. I was hoping for sooner. Thank you for replying.
i have been on 25 ml of amitriptyline for 2 1/2 wks for headaches and neck pain . I have been feeling so much better and headaches are gone . I think they were maybe tension headaches and the low dose is enough to relax.
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Give it more time. If you don’t feel better on 20mg tell your PMD you want to try something else.