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It’s unclear if this happens because of amitriptyline itself, or if appetite improves once depression
Generally speaking, some antidepressants seem more likely to cause weight gain
unexplained weight loss unpleasant breath odor unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or
It works by increasing levels of a chemical called serotonin in your brain
Some people feel more hungry when they're taking it while others feel less hungry
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A weight loss plateau occurs when someone hasn’t lost any weight for a month while keeping their diet, exercise, and other major lifestyle factors the same
After the medication is stopped
I gained a bunch of weight on
I even worked out doing cardio and weights 5 days a week and watched what I ate
Just realized that along with causing my excessive sweating, that amitriptyline might be the reason I have gained weight and haven’t been able to lose
Some migraine medications cause weight gain, such as the preventive amitriptyline or sodium valproate (Depakote)
In the event that your weight gain was caused by the drug, you should lose the weight that you gained while taking it
You can still loose wt if you adjust your diet but it is more difficult
However, I don’t eat a lot
Yes it can cause hoarsness due to it drying out your throat as well it drys out your mouth etc
Common amitriptyline side effects may include: constipation, diarrhea; nausea, vomiting, upset stomach; mouth pain, unusual taste, black tongue; appetite or weight changes; urinating less than usual; itching or rash; breast swelling (in men or women); or
These people tend to be female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months, also take medication Celebrex, and have High blood pressure Amitriptyline belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
So far it hasn’t been working for it’s intended purposes, so I might be increasing the dosage soon, but you’ll probably gain some weight on this drug
I’ve been off it for almost 2 years but I have really struggled to lose almost any weight since, despite consistent exercise and healthy eating
Doses of amitriptyline for pain are lower than the doses for depression
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The amytriptiline has been fantastic for the pain