"i was prescribed amitriptyline for herniated disc and nerve pain.  i took 10mg every night for over a year.  having had regular physio i made good progress and decided to come off them to see if i still needed them.  also my teeth were suffering from constant dry mouth and my hair was falling out at an alarming rate.  both symptoms stopped within 2 weeks of coming off them however 3 weeks in the nerve pain has returned.  i can&#039;t decide if going back on them is worth losing my teeth and hair for !  also due to its sleep inducing properties it can for some be very addictive, i certainly have as good a quality of sleep as i did."