# \#amitriptyline **URL:** https://mvertigo.org/tag/amitriptyline/23.md [Latest](https://mvertigo.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://mvertigo.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://mvertigo.org/tags.md) --- ## [Weird Stomach anyone?](https://mvertigo.org/t/weird-stomach-anyone/7543)
**Author:** [@Julia333](https://mvertigo.org/u/Julia333)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 8:30am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/weird-stomach-anyone/7543 "2026-05-11T08:30:56Z")
Ever since Ive had chronic migraine my stomach has been very odd. Not sure if anyone else experiences this but it’s almost like when you have a nervous stomach and you get butterflies and your stomach moves about all the… --- ## [Increase or decrease meds?](https://mvertigo.org/t/increase-or-decrease-meds/25839)
**Author:** [@GBWIFE](https://mvertigo.org/u/GBWIFE)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 6:36pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/increase-or-decrease-meds/25839 "2025-11-15T18:36:16Z")
Hi, my husband has been diagosed with VM for five years. In 2021 he was precribed Topiramate 50mg and Amitriptyline 30mg and has been on it ever since. For the last year and in particular over the past couple of months h… --- ## [Specialist suggests vestibular migraines Elavil](https://mvertigo.org/t/specialist-suggests-vestibular-migraines-elavil/6679)
**Author:** [@sammy1111](https://mvertigo.org/u/sammy1111)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 12:10am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/specialist-suggests-vestibular-migraines-elavil/6679 "2025-09-22T00:10:02Z")
Hello, after almost a year of vertigo attacks , daily dizziness and nausea an balance problems, a new specialist i saw suggests i have this. Not Menieres disease because i dont have significant hearing loss and my … --- ## [Evidence-based guidelines 2012 - migraine treatment](https://mvertigo.org/t/evidence-based-guidelines-2012-migraine-treatment/4142)
**Author:** [@scott](https://mvertigo.org/u/scott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/evidence-based-guidelines-2012-migraine-treatment/4142 "2025-04-02T14:41:53Z")
Hi All, Updated evidence-based guidelines have been released (24 April 2012) for health professionals in the US covering the pharmacological treatment for migraine prevention in adults. Note these sorts of guidelines ar… --- ## [Amitriptyline and relapse](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relapse/23984)
**Author:** [@Poppy](https://mvertigo.org/u/Poppy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relapse/23984 "2025-02-24T08:54:26Z")
Dear All, Sorry because I am not sure if I should not create a new thread but I do not know where to post. I was doing very well at Ami 10mg, but I was still getting motion sickness. My neuro told me to increase up to … --- ## [Amitriptyline and lexapro](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-lexapro/23857)
**Author:** [@Lindamarie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lindamarie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-lexapro/23857 "2024-11-30T15:19:05Z")
wondering if anyone takes amitriptyline and Lexapro together. The amitriptyline is giving me terrible side effects but as I’m weaning off, I’d like to start on Lexapro has anyone tried this? Thanks --- ## [Amitriptyline and Dementia](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-dementia/23842)
**Author:** [@Lindamarie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lindamarie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-dementia/23842 "2024-11-10T18:11:15Z")
Hey I’ve been reading about amitriptyline and dementia comes up several times. Is anyone here concerned about the fact that we are taking something that may cause dementia and is that at super high doses? I’m on 15 mg. … --- ## [VM and cymbalta/elavil](https://mvertigo.org/t/vm-and-cymbalta-elavil/23821)
**Author:** [@Lindamarie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Lindamarie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/vm-and-cymbalta-elavil/23821 "2024-11-09T19:56:52Z")
Hi Im new to this site. So far Loving all the information that is shared!!! I was finally diagnosed with vistubular migraines after a year. Doesn’t make my symptoms any better but I feel better than I know what I have … --- ## [How the heck do I know if my higher heart rate is due to anxiety or amitriptyline? IM SO CONFUSED. Please help](https://mvertigo.org/t/how-the-heck-do-i-know-if-my-higher-heart-rate-is-due-to-anxiety-or-amitriptyline-im-so-confused-please-help/22878)
**Author:** [@annae00](https://mvertigo.org/u/annae00)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/how-the-heck-do-i-know-if-my-higher-heart-rate-is-due-to-anxiety-or-amitriptyline-im-so-confused-please-help/22878 "2024-10-27T15:47:18Z")
Hello everyone, I feel so confused. I’ve been taking amitriptyline since June and only got up to 40mg yesterday. Before I even started taking it I noticed that I would have a higher heart rate and shortness of breath, b… --- ## [TMJ and vertigo](https://mvertigo.org/t/tmj-and-vertigo/15196)
**Author:** [@Manatee](https://mvertigo.org/u/Manatee)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/tmj-and-vertigo/15196 "2024-05-22T19:59:50Z")
When I saw the neurologist, he asked me if I have any family history of migraine, seizures, or epilepsy. I told him I didn’t think so. I decided to ask some of my cousins if they are aware of anyone in our family who h… --- ## [Anyone know if u can lose weight while on amitriptyline?](https://mvertigo.org/t/anyone-know-if-u-can-lose-weight-while-on-amitriptyline/16180)
**Author:** [@Sumy2k18](https://mvertigo.org/u/Sumy2k18)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/anyone-know-if-u-can-lose-weight-while-on-amitriptyline/16180 "2024-05-02T20:44:39Z")
Hi I’m currently on 15mg of amitriptyline for migraines it’s been over a month now and my migraines are a little bit better although I still get them. I wanted to start doing cardio workouts again but read alot about wei… --- ## [Eye focussing](https://mvertigo.org/t/eye-focussing/3343)
**Author:** [@Becks](https://mvertigo.org/u/Becks)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/eye-focussing/3343 "2024-04-05T18:10:14Z")
Does anyone get the sensation that their eyes are too close together or sort of cross eyed sensation when in a busy environment ie lots of people walking in different directions or when using a computer for a long time. … --- ## [Amitriptyline: did it help you with photophobia/light sensitivity ?](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-did-it-help-you-with-photophobia-light-sensitivity/20130)
**Author:** [@Maina](https://mvertigo.org/u/Maina)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 1:18pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-did-it-help-you-with-photophobia-light-sensitivity/20130 "2024-01-05T13:18:13Z")
Hi everyone!! I have been taking Amitriptyline at 5mg for a week, slowly tritating up. The first secondary effects (increased anxiety, body twitches,sedation) are now kind of gone which is good. My question is the foll… --- ## [Amitriptyline and Betahistine](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-betahistine/22856)
**Author:** [@luke](https://mvertigo.org/u/luke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-betahistine/22856 "2023-09-10T16:05:08Z")
@CB2006. - I’m curious about taking betahistine and amitriptyline together. My doctor said to stop betahistine when he put me on amitriptyline. Do you have any side effects when taking both? The dizziness did not stop o… --- ## [Breakthrough Symptoms on Amitriptyline](https://mvertigo.org/t/breakthrough-symptoms-on-amitriptyline/22848)
**Author:** [@Bemahan](https://mvertigo.org/u/Bemahan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/breakthrough-symptoms-on-amitriptyline/22848 "2023-09-03T20:58:52Z")
Hi! Hope this is the right category. Advice, please! I’m worried I might be heading for a full-on relapse and not sure how to prevent it. I was diagnosed in Feb 2021 and put on Amitriptyline. Titrated myself up to 30m… --- ## [Comparison of Venlafaxine and Amitriptyline](https://mvertigo.org/t/comparison-of-venlafaxine-and-amitriptyline/22349)
**Author:** [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/comparison-of-venlafaxine-and-amitriptyline/22349 "2023-08-08T14:41:32Z")
As a comparison, I saw significant benefits from Amitriptyline within 3 days! Within 2 weeks that was very significant. (Still not silver bullet though: it all but eliminated migraines but not vestibular attacks). … --- ## [Any other teens living with migraines?](https://mvertigo.org/t/any-other-teens-living-with-migraines/22717)
**Author:** [@sophplus5](https://mvertigo.org/u/sophplus5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/any-other-teens-living-with-migraines/22717 "2023-07-01T17:20:35Z")
I am 15 and have not had a day since October 2022 without the pain of a migraine. From the symptoms, meds, doctors, school issues, worries, isolation etc…it would be great to have others in the same situation to connect… --- ## [Have you seen a neurologist?](https://mvertigo.org/t/have-you-seen-a-neurologist/12768)
**Author:** [@Louise](https://mvertigo.org/u/Louise)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/have-you-seen-a-neurologist/12768 "2023-06-12T22:10:08Z")
My MAV started in November and I’m being treated by the Balance Centre at my local hospital. I don’t seem to be getting anywhere, so am considering getting a referral to a neurologist. Has anyone else seen a neurologist… --- ## [Swaying room + objects morph/shift HPPD?](https://mvertigo.org/t/swaying-room-objects-morph-shift-hppd/19564)
**Author:** [@ldbest](https://mvertigo.org/u/ldbest)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/swaying-room-objects-morph-shift-hppd/19564 "2023-06-08T10:47:15Z")
Hello all! I am a bit concerned about my room swaying, morphing and shifting vision. I read a lot of people who have HPPD have this symptoms too and from this visual disturbances feel dizzy. Does anyone know how to dif… --- ## [Amitriptyline VS Nortriptyline need advice](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-vs-nortriptyline-need-advice/21952)
**Author:** [@Brian88](https://mvertigo.org/u/Brian88)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-vs-nortriptyline-need-advice/21952 "2023-06-07T14:16:04Z")
As many of you know i failed Amitriptyline.. I have a meeting with my PA on Friday.. i was hoping to see if he would let me trial Nortriptyline.. can anyone comment on what the difference between AMI and NORT? note: i f… --- ## [Scintillating Scotoma. Lovely new addition!](https://mvertigo.org/t/scintillating-scotoma-lovely-new-addition/6578)
**Author:** [@KathyD](https://mvertigo.org/u/KathyD)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2023, 2:04am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/scintillating-scotoma-lovely-new-addition/6578 "2023-05-25T02:04:58Z")
Hi all, just a quickie. As some of you may know by reading some of my previous posts, I am relatively new to all this. Diagnosed with MAV and now seeing Dr.Silver. My main symptoms are dizziness/rocking etc however I ha… --- ## [My sister’s story](https://mvertigo.org/t/my-sister-s-story/22177)
**Author:** [@Mselkink](https://mvertigo.org/u/Mselkink)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 4:24am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/my-sister-s-story/22177 "2023-05-11T04:24:44Z")
Hi all, I’m posting based on my sister’s story, in case it can encourage anyone else. My sister and I live together so I’m very involved in her life and we are supportive of eachother. 4 months ago, after what we are … --- ## [Amitriptyline for VM](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-for-vm/21525)
**Author:** [@jaseel](https://mvertigo.org/u/jaseel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-for-vm/21525 "2023-04-30T17:28:10Z")
I read many are taking Amitriptyline for VM. My doctors said my balance issues are because of migraine, MRI did not show any problems. I have tinnitus in my left ear and balance issue problems. In the initial stages I … --- ## [Coming off Amitriptyline](https://mvertigo.org/t/coming-off-amitriptyline/20649)
**Author:** [@shazam](https://mvertigo.org/u/shazam)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 11:06am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/coming-off-amitriptyline/20649 "2023-04-03T11:06:04Z")
Hi all, I’ve been slowly getting off all 4 drugs that I started when the vertigo was it its worst. I’m now down to just .125mg klonopin (1/4 tab) and 10mg Amitriptyline. (Plus some trazadone for sleeping which I have al… --- ## [Worse on amitriptyline or coincidence](https://mvertigo.org/t/worse-on-amitriptyline-or-coincidence/22450)
**Author:** [@Blondie](https://mvertigo.org/u/Blondie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/worse-on-amitriptyline-or-coincidence/22450 "2023-03-27T11:47:36Z")
Started back on Ami which I was on many moons ago. My symptoms have changed so much with this relapse which has been ongoing since 2021 up and down but never back to my old self. In desperation I’ve gone back on this as… --- ## [Amitriptyline and tablet issues](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-tablet-issues/22223)
**Author:** [@shazam](https://mvertigo.org/u/shazam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/amitriptyline-and-tablet-issues/22223 "2023-01-13T03:20:55Z")
So when the CVS Aetna merger took place, all sorts of weird things occurred, including limiting dosage choice. CVS now disallows my exact Ami dosage of 30mg because that requires 3 tablets. (Shouldn’t that be illegal?) T… --- ## [Does Amitriptyline cause anyone else to be angry?](https://mvertigo.org/t/does-amitriptyline-cause-anyone-else-to-be-angry/20171)
**Author:** [@Katy](https://mvertigo.org/u/Katy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/does-amitriptyline-cause-anyone-else-to-be-angry/20171 "2023-01-14T17:15:19Z")
I don’t know if I am crazy or if it’s just the stress of the holidays or what, but I just feel like total crap. My headaches don’t seem as frequent or as severe, but all the other stuff I still have and I think some new … --- ## [Good news stories please!](https://mvertigo.org/t/good-news-stories-please/22111)
**Author:** [@Emmieb308](https://mvertigo.org/u/Emmieb308)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/good-news-stories-please/22111 "2022-12-05T08:42:47Z")
After having a long good spell I had a relapse earlier in the year and I’m struggling. I’m back on 40mg ami (which does help a bit) and tried clonidine for 6 months but it made my hot flushes worse and I had a constant h… --- ## [Attempting Amitriptyline at Various MAV Stages?](https://mvertigo.org/t/attempting-amitriptyline-at-various-mav-stages/13966)
**Author:** [@Jess09](https://mvertigo.org/u/Jess09)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/attempting-amitriptyline-at-various-mav-stages/13966 "2022-11-14T09:48:05Z")
Hi all- I feel I have an impossible decision ahead of me. Quick background, have had MAV (mainly dizziness/imbalance with less frequent headaches) for 6 years now. For the past 1.5 years I have gotten worse, have become … --- ## [Mini pill causing problems](https://mvertigo.org/t/mini-pill-causing-problems/21917)
**Author:** [@MNEK18](https://mvertigo.org/u/MNEK18)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 9:41am UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/mini-pill-causing-problems/21917 "2022-09-18T09:41:44Z")
Hi all Update on the mini pill - as of 26th August I started the mini pill again in a bid to try and reduce migraine for hormonal reasons. Only 5 days in and I started with nausea most day. I thought as this was a side … [Next page](https://mvertigo.org/tag/amitriptyline/23.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=amitriptyline)