Amitriptyline for Sleep?

[monkey legs]

Hi folks,

I have just been prescribed Amitriptyline (10 mg) for sleep problems. I read on the box it's an antidepressant? Can it make tinnitus worse?

Kind regards,
Chimp

 

[bobthebuilder]

Fair warning to all those reading this thread.

Five days into a 10 mg Amitriptyline script for sleep, first time ever taking it, my tinnitus started.

High-pitched stereo squeal. My doctor said it would go away if I stopped taking it, so I did, but have had tinnitus ever since (4.3 years now).

STAY AWAY FROM AMITRIPTYLINE.

Given the numerous newer, less risky alternatives out there, this drug should be banned!

 

[The Ringer]

Does anyone know if you can take Amitriptyline as-needed? I don't want to take it every day. It would be 25 mg for me.