Question 1

i am taking amytriptiline 10mg for tension headache for 6 weeks. have some tip of tongue numbness. is it side effect of medication?

Accepted Answer

Tongue paresthesia: Numbness, tingling sensation, and other symptoms involving the tongue are not uncommon side effects of amytriptiline (elavil). Keep in mind that combination of headache and tongue numbness may be due to a linked and more serious neurological condition and not necessarily be from the amytriptiline.

Question 2

i'm allergic to tetracycline. would that be similar to tricyclics? taking amitriptyline for 2 wks. noticed red raw tongue few days ago. allergic?

Accepted Answer

Very different meds: There is no cross allergic sensitivity to tricyclics in presence of tetracycline allergy, but i cannot conclude that your "red raw tongue" is unrelated.  See your doctor asap, and get this checked out and start therapy or change meds, if needed.

Question 3

i have pain,  numbness on r/s  of my face .  neurologist tested for all obvious causes,  concluded it is  stress related.  i have been on amitriptyline 75mg for 2 months with no results.  advice?

Accepted Answer

Can be other reasons: Amitriptyline should have impact on depression and neuropathic pain, perhaps need re-evaluation for atypical facial pain or trigeminal neuralgia. Need to discuss with your primary care physician.

Question 4

endep (amitriptyline) that i take for anxiety, causes my tongue to burn and makes swallowing difficult. any better alternative for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Originally this was intended for major depression. There are many alternatives but you need to work w/ your doctor to find a good one for you. Discuss in detail what benefits and risks each may have AND add CBT therapy to optimize any choice. It does!

Question 5

amitriptyline safe and effective for preventing hemiplegic migraines? i get slight numbness and tingling left side and headaches. past 2yrs on and off

Accepted Answer

It could.: Discuss this with your doc and see if it is a good choice for you.  It can be used to decrease frequency and severity of headaches, and also helps with chronic pain in some people.

Question 6

what causes involuntary jaw shutting and teeth banging together ? also bite my tongue and mouth a lot accidentally ? i assumed it was caused by amitriptyline so came off it but still happening throughout day ?

Accepted Answer

: This could still be a side effect of amitriptyline. It could also be a variant of temporomandibular joint dysfunction. I'd give it a little more time before consulting an oral surgeon as the amitriptyline side effect may wear off.

Question 7

i have multiple sclerosis and am taking elavil 50 mg. i don't notice a difference in my numbness is this a high enough dose? i also take cymbslta 60

Accepted Answer

Yes/no: Individuals can be on hundreds of milligrams of amitriptyline per day; however, side effects are more likely.  I have some patients that can tolerate more than 10mg per day while some take 200mg per day without any problems.

Question 8

can 20mg amitriptyline per night for neuropathy cause brown patches on head nose cheeks upper lip, tiny random ulcers in mouth, red patch on roof?

Accepted Answer

No: These issues are unrelated to amitriptyline.

Question 9

will e cig make the tongue feel numb and interfere with taste buds?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: It should not make your tongue numb, but could have some affect on taste.  There is not long term data or studies on e-cig use, tough, so not much is really known on the side effects, or harm in use.  Many medications can affect taste, as well.

Question 10

what could be causeing my tongue to be numb and swollen?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: I can give you some ideas, but a doctor needs to see you and examine you and know more about your history.  Possibilities:  allergy or angioedema;  your tongue might feel swollen (with no true swelling) because of a nerve problem; neurologic issue like stroke, ms; tongue or oral cancer; infection like herpes, etc. If your tongue is swollen enough to affect your speech, get to a doctor immediately!

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Amitriptyline numb tongue

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I am taking amytriptiline 10mg for tension headache for 6 weeks. have some tip of tongue numbness. is it side effect of medication?

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I'm allergic to tetracycline. would that be similar to tricyclics? taking amitriptyline for 2 wks. noticed red raw tongue few days ago. allergic?

A member asked:

I have pain, numbness on r/s of my face . neurologist tested for all obvious causes, concluded it is stress related. i have been on amitriptyline 75mg for 2 months with no results. advice?

A member asked:

Endep (amitriptyline) that i take for anxiety, causes my tongue to burn and makes swallowing difficult. any better alternative for anxiety?

A member asked:

Amitriptyline safe and effective for preventing hemiplegic migraines? i get slight numbness and tingling left side and headaches. past 2yrs on and off

A member asked:

What causes involuntary jaw shutting and teeth banging together ? also bite my tongue and mouth a lot accidentally ? i assumed it was caused by amitriptyline so came off it but still happening throughout day ?

A member asked:

I have multiple sclerosis and am taking elavil 50 mg. i don't notice a difference in my numbness is this a high enough dose? i also take cymbslta 60

A member asked:

Can 20mg amitriptyline per night for neuropathy cause brown patches on head nose cheeks upper lip, tiny random ulcers in mouth, red patch on roof?

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Will e cig make the tongue feel numb and interfere with taste buds?

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What could be causeing my tongue to be numb and swollen?

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