Thread: Weight gain caused by using Amitriptyline for PN?
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Old 11-02-2009, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by murgy View Post
Hi all,

Do any of you know anything about weight gain being caused by Amitriptyline (being used for PN)? I do know that Anti-depressants are known for often causing weight gain - there used to be a lot of info. on the Internet about this - but I have not been able to find any of late. I am taking 10 - 25mgs at night. Would this be enough to cause (otherwise unexplained) weight gain? Has anyone experienced this? Any information / thoughts would be greatfully appreciated.

Regards,
Christine.
I also gained weight on Amitriptyline. I took it for help sleeping at night and I had to increase to about 80 mg. I've been off of it for several years and now use lunesta and ambien for sleep. Good luck to you. These meds can be frustrating. Raina
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