Posted by AnnaBanana on April 16, 2001, at 9:42:39
In reply to Re: It's not working. How do I know when to give up? , posted by SLS on April 13, 2001, at 11:44:19
Thanks Scott. I have tried Elavil and Cyclobenzaprine (which it a muscle relaxant that is structually related to the tricyclic antidepressants). The Elavil had no effect at all and the Cyclobenzaprine didn't really help but made me feel extremely foggy and totally bizarre psychologically. I think I was on a really high dose though according to another doctor I talked to. I can't remember how high it was. Thanks for the info.
Anna
> Hi.
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> Have you tried one of the tricyclic antidepressants for your pain syndrome? Although Elavil (amitriptyline) has been studied the most for this indication, I have seen others like nortriptyline used. They are usually prescribed in dosages significantly lower than those used for depression. Elavil can be very sedating, a side effect that can be used to advantage as a sleep-aid when taken before bed.
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> Good luck.
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> - Scott
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> > I took Neurontin for 3 weeks (for facial pain) and got up to 900mg per day. Then I got sick and was diagnosed with Colitis so I stopped for 3 weeks. I'm back on it at 1200mg per day for the last 2 weeks. I don't feel any better at all. In fact, I'm in a bad phase right now (which is not unusual - my pain fluctuates). My neurologist told me to stay on 1200mg for 4 weeks and then come see him. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience in determining when it simply isn't going to work. I don't really want to keep upping the dosage if it's not going to make any difference. Personally, I think I should have felt some improvement by now. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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