"my experience with amitriptyline i take 20mg in the evening, and it helps my pain tremendously. i can&#039;t take lyrica, gabipenton due to edema side effects. my only complaint is that i can&#039;t wake up! it&#039;s causing problems with my marriage, and other family relationships. it&#039;s catch 20/20. do i take only medication that allows me to function on daily basis with my chronic pain,or live in pain to maintain family relationships.  : /"