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Hi All,
I have been prescribed amitriptyline for neuropathic pain by a neurologist. Initially the doc gave me Lyrica then he switched to gabapentin but neither works. So he prescribed amitriptyline. It is almost two weeks since the visit to the doctor.
I noticed I have constipation now and my appetite has increased. Could this be due to the side effects of "ami" and second will amitriptyline do the job in alleciating the systemic pain.
I have been prescribed amitriptyline for neuropathic pain by a neurologist. Initially the doc gave me Lyrica then he switched to gabapentin but neither works. So he prescribed amitriptyline. It is almost two weeks since the visit to the doctor.
I noticed I have constipation now and my appetite has increased. Could this be due to the side effects of "ami" and second will amitriptyline do the job in alleciating the systemic pain.
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Hi Arjuna S Wirjamoedja,
Thank you for your post. It would seem that constipation is a common side effect. Please find more information here:
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/amitriptyline-for-pain/
Kind regards
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Thank you for your post. It would seem that constipation is a common side effect. Please find more information here:
https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/amitriptyline-for-pain/
Kind regards
talkhealth
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Pain medication and mental health medication tend to make people more hungry. Well not so much pain medication but its possible. I think you need to speak to your doctor and be honest with them and talk about options.Arjuna S Wirjamoedja wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 2:30 amHi All,
I have been prescribed amitriptyline for neuropathic pain by a neurologist. Initially the doc gave me Lyrica then he switched to gabapentin but neither works. So he prescribed amitriptyline. It is almost two weeks since the visit to the doctor.
I noticed I have constipation now and my appetite has increased. Could this be due to the side effects of "ami" and second will amitriptyline do the job in alleciating the systemic pain.