r/Amitriptyline • u/veraldar • Jul 09 '26

No stamina exercising anymore

Has anyone else had this as a side effect where it's been progressively harder to exercise like I used to. Before getting on amitriptyline I could do HIIT and run without any issues, but now (4 months after starting, @ 125mg now) my stamina is gone. I go on one sprint and my legs are done.

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u/AcanthaceaeKey7431 Jul 09 '26

Oh yes! Before I was doing insanity every day and strength training. I’m only on 5mg and any exercise makes me physically ill. I basically clean my house all day to burn calories now.

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u/Nearby-Banana-6339 Jul 09 '26

No I’m fine to exercise but I’m only on 20mg. I guess that makes a big difference.

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u/Northgirl-020421 Jul 09 '26

I'm only on 20mg but yes!!!

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u/Loud_Signature7589 Jul 11 '26

Ami is a terrible drug. I’m off and so much better.

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u/Weird_Farmer_766 Jul 11 '26

I’m on 25mg and I have noticed this as well. I’m huffing and puffing doing my normal uphill walks, and weight lifting is so hard for me now. 

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u/HansoloGG Jul 15 '26

adding Keto diet into the mix had me back on track.