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Posted 12/20/2017 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi guys I have taken 70 mg amitriptyline for 17 years for insomnia it's been now 6 weeks I had my last tablet as I decided to come off cold turkey. In these past 6 weeks I had slept a total of 7 to 8 hours (in 6 weeks).
I have researched before coming off these horrible meds that the withdrawal symptoms are horrific and I am going through all. Is there anybody who came off amitriptyline successfully any tips help
Any herbal remedy for SLEEP I have tries 5-htp but it gave me sire throat.my Main problem at present is very hot lower body(especially legs becomes very very hot when I ly down on the bed) it's not restless legs syndrome as I don't feel pain in my legs but my lower body becomes very very hot and I cannot sleep because of this. I am sure it's amitriptyline withdrawal symptoms as I never had any problem before.
Anybody who had this problem when withdrawing from amitriptyline please help any herbal remedy for this.
Thanks and how long these withdrawal symptoms last. So many people say it will last 6 to 8 months for body aches,nausea,head aches,abdominal cramps......anyone who went through amitriptyline withdrawal please message me thank you in advance.
Posted 12/20/2017 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi 007, so sorry to read about the problem you are having. I personally think you need to get seen by the dr that was rxing this medication to you. I am sure you already know this particular medication should never be stopped cold turkey, a proper wean could have saved you a lot of misery.

I can't say how long it will be before your body adjusts, you were on it for quite a long time & my thinking is this will play role on how long it takes for your body to reset itself. Take care.
Posted 12/21/2017 7:02 PM (GMT 0)
007,

welcome to the forum,

I have just started that med at 10mg per day for severe daily head pain.

I was advised strongly not to go off with telling my doc.

So as Straydog suggests, please call you prescribing doc, most of the time they do understand and can give you meds to abort the withdraw systems.

Peace
Trina
Posted 11/30/2021 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
So I have been off Amatriptyline for 4 months. Withdrawal Symptoms after stopping cold Turkey were rough. Leg numbness, headaches. They have gotten better for sure and thought they were gone. I have recently started to get the leg soreness, joint paint (knees) again. Hoping it’s temporary.
Posted 12/1/2021 4:01 AM (GMT 0)
I strongly suggest to call you Dr asap

And update them on what as been going with you.

Stopping meds cold turkey, especially when the paper work from pharmacy tells the patient not to, is awfully dangerous.

Be kind to yourself
Make sure all ok, try another med
Posted 12/1/2021 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
How long did withdrawls & aches end up lasting you 007?? 6-8months
Posted 12/1/2021 3:50 PM (GMT 0)
007 has not been here since 2017, 4 years ago. As BnotAfraid suggested you really should contact your dr. What you have going on may or may not be withdrawal symptoms.

Take care.
Posted 5/4/2022 2:23 AM (GMT 0)

007 said...
Hi guys I have taken 70 mg amitriptyline for 17 years for insomnia it's been now 6 weeks I had my last tablet as I decided to come off cold turkey. In these past 6 weeks I had slept a total of 7 to 8 hours (in 6 weeks).
I have researched before coming off these horrible meds that the withdrawal symptoms are horrific and I am going through all. Is there anybody who came off amitriptyline successfully any tips help
Any herbal remedy for SLEEP I have tries 5-htp but it gave me sire throat.my Main problem at present is very hot lower body(especially legs becomes very very hot when I ly down on the bed) it's not restless legs syndrome as I don't feel pain in my legs but my lower body becomes very very hot and I cannot sleep because of this. I am sure it's amitriptyline withdrawal symptoms as I never had any problem before.
Anybody who had this problem when withdrawing from amitriptyline please help any herbal remedy for this.
Thanks and how long these withdrawal symptoms last. So many people say it will last 6 to 8 months for body aches,nausea,head aches,abdominal cramps......anyone who went through amitriptyline withdrawal please message me thank you in advance.

You need natural sleep aids then, I use melatonin 1mg, and 500mg magnesium, and you can also take Valerian tea or capsules, but the caps are too large and taste terrible if it breaks on the way down. You may need higher dose of melatonin than I take. Or you can try Hylands Calm Forte, it is homeopathic remedy for sleep and anxiety. It works wonders on me. Hylands has other anxiety or asthma aids too. Magnesium in our modern diets is sorely lacking and is one of the main minerals the body needs daily in diet but you can never get enough without supplements from what I've read. I don't know about that drug you take so I can't suggest anything for that withdrawl. Good luck.
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