Hi.

I tried amitriptyline and it really didn't do anything for me. I am now on nortriptyline (25mg x 4) at bedtime. It really does help reduce the pain so that I can sleep through the night. That isn't to say that I don't still have bouts of insomnia, but certainly far fewer than prior to taking this med. You start off slowly and increase the number of 25mg pills until you reach the dosage prescribed by your doctor. I was extremely sleepy in the initial few weeks while my body adjusted to the medication.

Take care,
Miss Irie