Amitriptyline...as migraine treatment?

[pearl]

Originally Posted by MsFamousHepburn

Has anyone ever used this med to treat their migraines? My Dr. just prescribed it to me (along with Zomig), but I am leery of med.s, especially when they are anti-depressants. Any advice? I'm scared that the Amitriptyline will make me all loony acting and if thats the case, I'd much rather just deal with my migraines...
Thoughts?

it's an old antidepressant so it's been around for years; it's used also for diabetic neuropathy (pain and tingling in extremities) and for sleep.
main side effects are dry mouth and constipation. and, urinary retention (i sure could use that at my age.)
so, it may be worth a try i think. all drugs have side effects and antidepressants all CAN have side effects effecting emotions, but you can try it and if it doesn't agree stop it.
it would be good to read up on it too like janet said, education is always good.