"i had an operation 8 weeks ago which has upset my sleeping. i was given zopiclone for 2 weeks which did make me sleep but no more than 4 hrs per night. since last friday i am on 50mg of amitriptyline and the first night i slept but felt like a zombie the next morning - couldn&#039;t feel my shins or feet and very spaced out. this morning, 6 days since i started amitriptyline, i haven&#039;t slept and when i say that i mean that - not a wink of sleep in the last 3 night&#039;s. i was passing out yesterday with exhaustion. they have reduced my dose to 35 and i will persist but at this present time it hasn&#039;t helped me at all, just made me worse. i am hoping it will come good because the reviews are inspiring."