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Amitriptyline

I’ve been on Amitriptyline 50mg for over 11 years for leg pain. The dosage has been reduced from 125mg. Today I received a call from the pharmacy that my Amitriptyline has been stopped. I called my GP and I was told NHS England guidelines now state that Amitriptyline can’t be prescribed alongside Fentanyl durogesic patches, OxyContin and Oxynorm. Last month the Amitriptyline was increased as my SCS isn’t working as well as it is supposed to. Last month my Amitriptyline was increased due to exacerbated leg pain. What can I do now? My GP has just given me a print out from NHS England saying that it shouldn’t be taken alongside opioids yet for the last 11 years no one said anything
Ash
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The medical profession are concerned about any side effects or reactions to any medications.
Some I have used have to be evaluated and with sometimes in conjunction with diet, foods we eat, or other medications.
Research and testing can prove problematic. Finding medications can be harmful to health.
For example Fruit juices grapefruit can hinder absorption of the meds.
Those of us who take medications know always read the leaflets that come with any medication.
Beware over counter supplements have and can be a problem.
Of certain antidepressants any guide lines on combining meds should be aware.
Another is the over counter pain relief we all take can be harmful in large doses can make and also interact with other meds you are taking.
Understand this something, I do know since taking meds and lots of them since I was a tiny tot literally a baby to know now.
That some of the symptoms of tiredness and other issues are due to possible residues in the liver and organs.
The medication you are on, is usually prescribed for a range of ailments, problems.
More likely used as an antidepressant. I was on this with my addiction and Thiamine and others.
Doctor dismissed the one your on. As it was causing some interference.
That was around twelve years ago because my recent Doctor asked me to consider to what I am on now after. Switching to Mirtazapine. must add on something else now.
One point this something I need to add not a medical man or a Doctor.
In our Community Health Units have wellbeing service do courses on Medications, learn a lot.
College for those who have mental health. Recovery College do a similar one day course.
Fascinating, stimulating, interesting because I know so many on the wrong medications for years.
One other bit of interest might be worth doing your own research and guidance.
My Doctors knows my health history so do consult me as have additional knowledge on my illness.
Using diet nutrition therapies my spices herbs I know help.
Chinese medicine we need to be looking at that, lots we do not understand.
Another reason got interested using qualifications, knowledge to address my issues.
Which helps the Doctor more you help yourself the needs and more responsive Doctor becomes.
Best friends helps me a lot as they do for me.
https://www.awaywithpain.co.uk.
Organisation deals, advises and lots more on chronic pain or any pain.
https://www.rls-uk.org.
Restless legs syndrome might be helpful.
Please if I can help with anything please ask.
I am one of the team of community champions on the forum.
Always consult your Doctor making any changes , I do.
I hope have helped reassure you.
Please take care.
@thespiceman
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I would suggest contacting your local MP and will hopefully get a better response than I have had from the idiot MP we have in this area.
TK
I get the WHICH magazine big piece on supplements the contents the side effects interaction with drugs we all take.
Many concerns and problems with many of us who take any meds .
One I am on so many side effects, Sertraline .
Asked Doctor as eat a lot of pulses beans, contain serotonin . Amino Acids in the pulses OK. With that.
Herbal medicines St. Johns Wort and other Herbal Medicines.
Check Leaflet, or website Medication, speak to GP.
GP does and should do reviews of all medication, if not ask for it.
Helps them Doctors to see how you are coping.
Any issues, any problems.
One final point know do get asked advice on herbal medicine, spices.
Certain Spices take all the time small dosages.
Turmeric, Cinnamon common uses digestion stomach problems.
Can be harmful in large amounts. Any herb or spice is.
Consultation of GP at all times.
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I hope the transition isn't too difficult. Please keep us updated.
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people have mentioned taking CBD but I’ve never tried it.
I live with chronic pain in my spine due to 5 different and rare diagnoses, but have not been advised by my Dr to stop taking those specific meds together? I don't have any problems with the above cocktail, and know they are working, only because I occasionally forget to take them in the morning and the pain is unbearable and excruciating. I am awaiting surgery for 2 1/2yrs(which may help or not) but because of the Osteoporosis they are unable to do it until my bones are stronger which will be at least another 1 1/2yrs maybe more.
Anyway I suppose I just carry on with my regime until I am told otherwise???
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I’m now being weaned off the amitriptyline over a period of 6 weeks and hopefully will be taking Gabapentin to see how that helps.
please don’t stop taking any meds without speaking to your GP. My intention was only to let people know of what the changes have been made. With medication things change and for obvious reasons sometimes changes have to be made.