"i used this medication in &#039;94/&#039;95 and in &#039;97/&#039;98 to treat major depressive episodes. it was the first antidepressant i ever tried, and it worked wonders the first time i used it. i could sleep and eat again, depression was gone within 2-3 weeks, no side effects. i was given amitriptyline again in &#039;97/&#039;98 after months of trying several newer anti-depressants which doctors were convinced would be better, even though i told them amitriptyline had worked for me previously. it worked very well then too, but i developed side effects (irregular heart rhythm.) i chose to take beta blockers along with amitriptyline so i could complete the course of treatment."