Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
On 30 amitriptaline for nerve damage which helps me sleep dr wants to change me to gabapentine will this help with sleep also i am very poor sleeper?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Maybe : Gabapentin tends to improve the quality of the sleep but amitriptyline tends to be better in helping with sleep. Why don't you give it a try for about 6 weeks; if sleep becomes an issue then you can discuss with your doctor about using both gabapentin and amitriptyline as they are often combined.
Answered 6/5/2015
2.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have spinal stenosis & deg disc disease. I've tried a host of NSAIDs, narcotics, ESIs & gabapentin/amitriptyline & PT. I haven't found much relief?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Amitriptyline & Gabapentin for 15wks + physio.Cervical MRI = loss of lordosis & osteophyte C5-C6.My shoulder is still painful. What else can I do?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Amitriptyline&trazodon cause high BP I am on atenolol 62.5mg but still high BP amitriptiline for nerve pain& trazodon for sleep.causes? I'm fit &young
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does gabapentine help with sleep as well as nerve pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
On 100mg sertraline morning for anxiety 30mg amitriptaline night for nerve pain bad time keeping asleep heard amitriptaline helps with sleep ?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Is amitriptyline as good as Neurontin (gabapentin) for nerve pain?
I have tried gabapentin & lyrica for my back but was changed to amitriptyline due to edema. Will this drug cause wgt gain also. I am 62 & exercise.
Can i take amitriptyline and gabapentin at the same time?
Are there any dangerous interactions between neurontin, (gabapentin) tramadol, and amitriptyline?
Is Amitriptyline or Neurontin (gabapentin) better for neuropathy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
