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Vivid dreams can be positive or negative, realistic or fantasy.

), and it has certainly imroved them, but I have been having very vivid dreams of late, never connected the two! They are highly addictive, i couldnt come off them for years.

Amy is the worst. xxAmytriptyline is notorious for being the worst antidepressant ever invented, with half the patients on it having to quit due to the horrible side effects. All rights reserved.

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xxI was put on an initial 10mg dose after a lumbar disc prolapse at Christmas and gradually increased it to 50mg as instructed- the initial side effects were horrible (my mouth felt like someone had filled it with blotting paper) and then when I came off them a month ago I had the dry mouth again plus insomnia and vivid dreams. Amytriptyline is notorious for being the worst antidepressant ever invented, with half the patients on it having to quit due to the horrible side effects.

Amitriptyline is not addictive, but if you stop taking the medicine suddenly, you may experience unpleasant physical feelings. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. xx They are highly addictive, i couldnt come off them for years.

Scientists know that most heavy dreaming occurs during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.

Thank you so much Redbus, for your reply, it has reassured me and I'm very grateful.

Has anyone else had similar ? I've been on this for a little over a week and i'm having a combination of weird and vivid dreams, but but also some dull and mundane ones that seem incredibly realistic. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.

Hello, I was taking amitriptyline but stopped around 2 years ago however I started taking just 10mg around 14 days ago.

), and it has certainly imroved them, but They are highly addictive, i couldnt come off them for years.

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These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. I was put on an initial 10mg dose after a lumbar disc prolapse at Christmas and gradually increased it to 50mg as instructed- the initial side effects were horrible (my mouth felt like someone had filled it with blotting paper) and then when I came off them a month ago I had the dry mouth again plus insomnia and vivid dreams. Antidepressants belonging to the SSRI class, as well as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), were found in the review to intensify dreams and increase how often people reported having nightmares. Be careful. However as soon as I started I began having really vivid dreams the first week - quite nice ones.

Registered in England. I'm on a low dose of Amitriptyline for chronic headaches (caused by the side-effect of another drug! Thank you so much Redbus, for your reply, it has reassured me and I'm very grateful.

For the last 3 months or so, I have been taking Amitriptyline as a trial to see if it would reduce my migraines. Imipramine really is the best, but you don't hear much about it, except that despite being the oldest tricyclic antidepressant it is still the most prescribed drug of its kind in the country.

nightmares or unusually vivid dreams overactive reflexes painful or difficult urination passing urine more often pinpoint red spots on skin poor coordination pounding in the ears puffing of cheeks rapid or worm-like movements of tongue rapid weight gain restlessness seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there seizures

DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK©2020 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. People have to pretend something is really good if it is really bad. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Was tempted to go back on them again but persevered and now feel like they are out of my system although the insomnia can still be a problem and I have to resort to Nytol sometimes... Oral route (Tablet) Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. Be careful. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. A couple of months ago I started low dose amitriptyline to help me with my arthritis at night and to generally improve my sleep pattern. Amytriptyline is notorious for being the worst antidepressant ever invented, with half the patients on it having to quit due to the horrible side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2020Copyright © 2020 IBM Watson Health. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.