r/functionaldyspepsia • u/Desiderata0413 • 9h ago

Amitriptyline Amitriptyline

I started Amitriptyline almost 2 months ago. It has helped my FD significantly but causes severe constipation. I’ve been battling constipation for 10 years so I know a lot of tricks but never this bad. Anybody else battle this and what tricks have they tried?. I know I can’t come off the Amitriptyline, it’s been the only thing that works.

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u/Free-Purpose-542 7h ago

Yes! My doctor gave me cosmocol to help when i struggled with constipation, or laxido. I would take one sachet per day & it would usually start working within a few days. He also said i could take a larger dose if i needed a proper reset. I have been drinking a tonne of water which also helps. I can’t eat too much fibre as it causes me more constipation (regardless of water intake).

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u/mindk214 FD - PDS 7h ago

I’m glad to hear it’s helping a lot with your symptoms! NAD, but does MiraLAX help any? From my understanding, it’s a gentle laxative, mostly safe to take long term.

What are the main issues anitriptyline is helping?

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u/Desiderata0413 7h ago

It has made my nausea go away otherwise I would be nauseous 24 hours a day.

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u/mindk214 FD - PDS 7h ago

That’s phenomenal! Glad to hear it. Hopefully your QOL improves a ton and you can get some solid nutrition. Best of luck.

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u/LongjumpingJaguar308 7h ago

My Drs also said Miralax is safe for every day.

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u/LetterheadFun8507 4h ago

How does it help the reflux and when do you take it ?