Well I have a couple of comments.
1) Elavil (amitriptyline) has recently been shown to help with peripheral nerve healing. However, 200mg is a very high dose, and we don't see that here in USA, anymore.
2) Chronic use of TCAs can DISRUPT sleep. In the beginning when a patient starts them, they cause drowsiness as a side effect and hence people may fall asleep better, more quickly.
BUT as far as to the QUALITY of sleep, they disrupt REM and
cognition over time.
Here is an article about that:
http://www.bbsonline.org/Preprints/O...bs.vertes.html
I would at this time discuss with your doctor if such a high dose is needed for you at this time in your recovery. It may be that you have recovered enough to warrant a change or removal in your treatment. You may have to be tapered off this drug, so consider that as well. Do not stop cold turkey, without medical advice and supervision from your doctor.
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