Amitriptyline for Sleep?

Discussion in 'Support' started by monkey legs, Jan 27, 2018.

    1. monkey legs

      monkey legs Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      1991 (Low level). Worse Dec 2017 to Now
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Ear injury (paintball) 1991. 2017 > Onwards Cause? Not sure.
      Hi folks,

      I have just been prescribed Amitriptyline (10 mg) for sleep problems. I read on the box it's an antidepressant? Can it make tinnitus worse?

      Kind regards,
      Chimp
       
      monkey legs, Jan 27, 2018
      #1
    2. bobthebuilder
      No Mood

      bobthebuilder Member Benefactor

      Location:
      northeast US
      Tinnitus Since:
      03/2015
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      amitriptyline, hidden hearing loss, whiplash (?), stress (?)
      Fair warning to all those reading this thread.

      Five days into a 10 mg Amitriptyline script for sleep, first time ever taking it, my tinnitus started.

      High-pitched stereo squeal. My doctor said it would go away if I stopped taking it, so I did, but have had tinnitus ever since (4.3 years now).

      STAY AWAY FROM AMITRIPTYLINE.

      Given the numerous newer, less risky alternatives out there, this drug should be banned!
       
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      bobthebuilder, Jun 25, 2019
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    3. The Ringer
      Curious

      The Ringer Member

      Location:
      West Coast, USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      05/2023
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Originally: Unknown. Current: Concert
      Does anyone know if you can take Amitriptyline as-needed? I don't want to take it every day. It would be 25 mg for me.
       
      The Ringer, Nov 16, 2023
      #3
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