"i have been suffering from depression almost all my life. ive been on several different medications though out the last 10 years. i ended up with peripheral neuropathy last year and was sent to a neurologist, he put me on amitriptyline for the burning and he also said it will help with insomnia and my depression. i absolutely am happy with this drug!!! better then prozac, i still have feelings.(lol). anyhow if you r debating on this medication, i recommend it 100 percent.  i take 100mg a couple hours before bed, unless i get upset during the day,(then ill take 25mg just to take the edge off.) then i&#039;ll just take 75 mgs before bed,"