# Amitriptyline and relief!

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relief/3802>\
**Category:** General TN & GPN (Old Site)\
**Created:** [November 26, 2012, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relief/3802 "2012-11-26T01:45:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![SufferingJen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c6cbf5/32.png) [@SufferingJen](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/SufferingJen)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relief/3802/1 "2012-11-26T01:45:53Z")

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I started taking amitriptyline 25mg at bedtime 3 days ago. I was told to take it at bedtime because it can make you sleepy but i diddnt feel that affect. I did notice that the shocks were less and i could actually brush my teeth without crying! When the shocks or throbs come it seems to last for a second and its taken away and i have alot less through the day and am on less pain meds now. I am very happy that i responded to this medication and so far so side effects. I take it with vicoprofin that i take 4x a day. When i tried it without the pain meds it i had a more painful day. I also noticed that some days are better than others, but im thankful i have some relief. Does anyone else take this med? Are there higher doses to take? Also does this med take time to work like other anti depressents meaning up to a month? Love feedback please!

Thanks, actually smiled today :), Jenna

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**Author:** ![crystalv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/91b2a8/32.png) [@crystalv](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/crystalv)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relief/3802/2 "2012-11-26T06:04:50Z")

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I am a strong advocate of taking amitriptyline. I feel it saved my life.

Like you, I started at a low dose. I responded to it very well, so I decided to continue upping my dose, until I reached 100mg/day, which is thought to be the standard therapeutic dose. I usually noticed some improvement around ten days after upping my dose. Though for some people it only takes a few days, others can take a few weeks to feel the med working.

It really made a big difference in my life, and I hope it does the same for you.

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**Author:** ![SufferingJen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c6cbf5/32.png) [@SufferingJen](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/SufferingJen)\
**Post date:** [November 26, 2012, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/amitriptyline-and-relief/3802/3 "2012-11-26T16:26:48Z")

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Thats great to hear! Do you have any side effects from it? I would love to take it in the morning or afternoon because i already have meds i have to take for sleep because i have insomnia. I feel like its working but i need something stronger so did it take a while for them to up your dose? thanks for the great news and feedback!  
   
 crystalv said:

> I am a strong advocate of taking amitriptyline. I feel it saved my life.
> 
> Like you, I started at a low dose. I responded to it very well, so I decided to continue upping my dose, until I reached 100mg/day, which is thought to be the standard therapeutic dose. I usually noticed some improvement around ten days after upping my dose. Though for some people it only takes a few days, others can take a few weeks to feel the med working.
> 
> It really made a big difference in my life, and I hope it does the same for you.