Side effects amitrimtlyine

I have been taking amitrimtlyine for about a month low does 10mg, side effects of a dry mouth is driving me mad! I work as a teacher and after a ten min lesson my mouth is so dry. I drink and drink but it comes straight back. Any tips ?


Many thanks

Kt

I'm not sure if this will work...but perhaps trying a mouth wash specifically for dry mouth like Biotene? I take antriptyline but didn't get dry mouth, i got excessive sweating --> YUK hahaha. Hope it helps

I have the same problem and work on a phone! You can get artificial saliva spray from the GP and there are various gels etc online if you google it. I get round it by chewing gum which I know as a teacher you can't. Make sure your dentist knows about it when you next go, mine has caused my enamel to chip off so my dentist repairs bits for me and gave me a prescription toothpaste to use too as a lack of saliva means no enzymes to protect teeth from bacteria.

Can you try using a compound? It works and there are no side effects since it's being absorbed thru your skin and not your liver!

Thanks for responding, I see if your suggestions work.

Many thanks kt

How long have you been on it for?

I found I had dry mouth and got pretty tired but after a few weeks I was fine..

Hi,
I've been taking them for about 6 weeks, but was on a different anti depressant before called doeuspin was taking that for over a year this also gave me a dry mouth but since switching to amitrimtlyine it's a lot worse.

Thanks for your reply

Kt

I had a dry mouth at first and tiredness its more my weight now i have put on a few pounds. I am taking 40mg and have been for 4 months pain is much better. Also i take 300mg of pregabalin.