Amitriptyline vs. Nortriptyline

tbs448

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Posted 3/6/2015 2:53 PM (GMT 0)

Has anyone tried either or both of these meds for chronic daily migraine?
I would love to hear your feedback on if it helped, side effects, etc.
Thanks!

Georgia Hunter

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Posted 3/8/2015 11:34 AM (GMT 0)

They are sometimes used for headaches but I don't see them helping a whole lot. Side effects are usually minimal with either sedation or dry mouth depending on dosage.

Are your daily headaches at the same time every day?

pensfan87

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Posted 3/9/2015 2:02 AM (GMT 0)

I was on amitriptyline for about 6 months. I've heard it's a common migraine preventative. My neurologist told me that the dry mouth was a sign that I was on the right dose. I ultimately stopped taking it because I gained a lot of weight. I think some of that was attributed to not exercising as much and the huge sweet tooth I blame on the ami.

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