... I am 26 years old and I have a son who will be 18 months on Aug. 24. I noticed after he was born, probably when he was around 6 months old that I was achy much more than I used to be. I just attributed it and my never-ending fatigue to being a new, working full-time mommy. Since he has started walking about 6 months ago, I have noticed something new. When he sits in my... (2 replies)

... I also took Amtryptilene for a while, not only did it give me horrible dry mouth, it gave me hallucinations. Never will I take it again! As for the dry mouth, you can get Biotene spray, they also have the biotene mouthwash and toothpaste, most drugstores have it, I got it at Walmart. The spray really helps with dry mouth. Sunny (13 replies)

... I took Elavil for about 3 months. It helped with sleep issues, but gave me side effects of a racing heart (over 120/min) and severe sweating, like 10 times worse than menopause! not good.... (13 replies)

... pill makes it to where i can go to sleep and not have heart racing so fast that i cant even doze off. been working for me for years (13 replies)

... Well, I've tried it and I don't like it!! It definitely makes me a zombie and I still woke up constantly through the night. I am still working full time hours so I don't think this is something I will continue to take througout the work week. Onto the next....LOL. (13 replies)

... RStarre, I have had good success with Valerian. The first bottle I had the suggested amount was 3 capsules. I am sorry I don't remember the mg that they are though. So I have used 3 at a time , making sure that they are always that same MG. I really do find that it helps me alot...and there are NO bad effects at all! The ONLY thing I have learned is that I can use it for about... (13 replies)

... Yes, I tried it, and I was a zombie.. I suggest trying the smallest dose possible to see how it affects you. You can then increase it if you can tolerate it. Good Luck, Judy (13 replies)

... Does the valerian root really work? (13 replies)

... I was on amytriptaline for a year..and then nortriptyline for a couple months....I gained 20 pounds..and had dry mouth that was causing peridontal issues...and I was waking up at night, 2 to 10 times! The dosage was adjusted during the time I was on it. I decided that it wasn't working...I think my doc would have kept me on it. I saw a rheumy who told me that in his opinion... (13 replies)

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... It was poison to me, I slept some, but the edema was frightening. I gained 30 + in a few weeks and my legs were like trees. Have you had your thyroid tested? Dry eyes, achy bod... (13 replies)

... I took it for a very short time because it gave me a false appetite and I didn't want to gain anymore weight. I am now on celebrex and am very satisfied with that. Good luck! (13 replies)

... Thanks for your reply. Oh great, a dry mouth on top of an already dry mouth. I'm just worried about waking up like a zombie. The pharmacist also said it may take a few weeks to get the full effect of it. Yippee! More waiting! Actually, does anyone know of a good way to relieve dry mouth other than lots of water and gum? I find my eyes get very dry and burn, as well as my... (13 replies)

... hiya, i have had it before, its good. You do get a dry mouth but thats about it, x (13 replies)

... Hi everyone, My doctor just prescribed me this drug for sleep. Anyone else taking it? What about side effects? Anyone noticed any great benefits? Any responses are greatly appreciated :) Thanks! (13 replies)