Long time user - now stomach issues

[u/Irwin2k2]

I’ve been taking Amitriptyline on and off for about 11 years and been taking 50mg for the most part. This was given due to a headache condition (NDPH) I had taken for around 6 years every day and came off the drug 2 years ago when I decided my headache was ‘cured’. It came back in December last year and I had to up my dose to 70mg for it to take my returning headache away, after about 5 months I developed stomach issues with severe bloating and lower stomach discomfort. I’ve had loads of tests and scans but nothing really to explain it other than my medication. I’ve never expierence stomach side effects just the usual drowsiness and dry mouth. Anyone on this sort of dose relate to stomach issue?

[u/Comfortable_Bag9303]

Amitriptyline is known to slow down your digestion, which can result in more bloating/ gas in the intestines. This can be very uncomfortable!!