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Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year
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I was prescribed amitriptyline for functional GI disease/chronic stomach problems, and almost immediately I had energy for the first time in years. I was able to eat well again and gained back the weight I lost (plus a few more, but that could be do to all the muscle I've gained from being able to work out again). It also helped with minor depression I was experiencing and possibly some dizzines
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Weight gain & hard time urinating
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Reviewer: Maria M, 19-24 Female (Patient)
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i use this medication for irritable bowel syndrome and it has worked for me for a very long time, over time it has become slightly less effected, but that is expected, i experienced no side effects
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Reviewer: RiverCityAl, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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My doc presribed this medication for me following post herpitic neuralgia; I guess this happened after contracting shingles. I didn't ask for help with sleep, but the MD ordered this to be taken at bedtime.
I experienced some difficulty in the mornings with a feeling of slight drunkiness, especially if I have to get up early (less than 7-8 hours sleep). Since I am a recovered alcoholic (no a
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Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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