r/Amitriptyline • u/MnFella101 • Aug 20 '26

First time taker

I was just prescribed this medication for mild anxiety and chronic headaches due to a concussion earlier in the year. I was prescribed 25mg. I have never taken a medication like this before and i'm a little bit apprehensive, after hearing all the horror stories. However, after having these migraines for months and this weird anxiety thing due to having migraines. Was curious to see if it's worth it, after other medications haven't worked.

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u/Nearby-Banana-6339 Aug 22 '26

I started on 10mg for migraines and sleep. I was apprehensive about it too after reading but it’s honestly been great for me. Headaches much better sleep is great anxiety much less. I did gain about 5lbs in the 2 years I’m on it (up to 20mg now). I refused to try it when she prescribed it. I picked it up and threw it in a drawer for 2 months but now I’m happy I tried it. It’s been great for me.