"i have to say this medicine was a lifesaver for me, and i do not use the term lightly.  before i took these tablets i had got to the point where i thought nothing could help me and every sleepless night was a living hell.  these tablets finally allowed me to sleep but also had a true restorative effect on my depleted brain which carried over to the next day.  i know there are side effects, especially on a higher dose, but these side effects were worth it for the benefits they gave me.  i know it&#039;s hard but amitriptyline can give you a crutch to lean on and please don&#039;t dismiss them.  if they can help me, and i was really at the end of the line, they can help somebody else."