Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Questions about amitriptyline for IBS

Hi Rio, happy new year. Pleased to learn that the diet is helping you in addition to this website in general.

I am a good example of a successful patient on amtriptyline (Elavil) for 3 or 4 months now. I take 20mgs a day. I wake up at 5:00am for work and sleep early around 9:00pm or 9:30pm everyday. I take the medication at 7:00pm or earlier and I don't feel very drowsy. In addition, I feel energetic the next day and do not feel any adverse side effects.

The effects of the meds do not last if you do not take it. Your diet and increase of Acacia will help you sustain good gut function in the long run versus any medication. I intend to get off of the Elavil in about 6 months to a year. My body has been going crazy since August of 2006 and I am only recently experiencing pain free days. I don't want to push it and get off the meds too fast.

Also, keep in mind that a 10mg dose is a very small dose and you should not feel major side effects on a dose that small. I was also intimidated of the side effects but now I don't worry at all.

Good luck and I hope to hear from you on the boards!

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