nir7: mother given amitriptyline for post Covid headaches

[nir7]

Post Covid Headaches and Amitriptyline

 

Hi I am posting on the behalf of my mother who is 74 years old. She has eye problems so she can't post herself.

 

She has been talking Amitriptyline for around 6 months. Her doctor prescribed the pills after she started getting really bad headaches post covid. She has had a small stroke many years ago and also has a cyst in the front of her brain.

 

She is currently taking 10mg of the generic brand Elavin. 

 

She says she is gaining weight and feeling depressed. So she wants to get off the amitriptyline. I am doing the liquid taper myself with Mirtazapine so I can tell her how to do it. But I wanted to first get some advice or feedback.

 

I feel that the doctor should be involved because it is a neurological issue. But the doctor could also just tell her to do a cold turkey which also is dangerous. 

 

Are there any neurologists in LA that know about the liquid method?

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

N

 

 

 

 

Edited October 12, 2022 by ChessieCat

[manymoretodays]

Hi there concerned daughter, nir7, and welcome,

Thanks so much for caring for your Mum and wanting to help her.

If she can post here that would be best.

I can give you the information you'll need to help with a harm reduction taper for your Mum now however.

 

Why taper by 10% of my dosage?(just click on the underlined passages to get to the link, or topic, and then go to the first post in the series please to start reading)

 

Tips for tapering off amitriptyline

this will also help you find a way to get doses that are non-standard for her taper

 

To look for any doctor help in your area, you can check this list:

Recommended doctors, therapists, and clinics

 

Do start a signature for your Mom, or ask her to do one with your help.  The instructions are in this link below.

How to summarize your drug history in your signature

please include all medications she might be on here

 

Drugs and interactions can be checked at Drugs.com

Top box for individual drugs.  And the interactions checker below for interactions checks.

please post, if additional drugs and interactions, once you have checked them via a link, or copy and paste for us.  Thanks again.

 

This will now be you and your Mom's topic.  You've introduced yourself to our community.  You can post any questions regarding your case right here in this topic, do updates, journal, and communicate with others right here.

 

Please do update.  Thanks.  And let us know how it goes, and if you need more information and input.

 

Love, peace, healing, and growth,

moderator manymoretodays(mmt)

 

Oh, do start a topic for you too, if you'd like.  Best.

Edited October 15, 2022 by manymoretodays
added in drugs.com