"been on it since 2008 --went through 5 days  withdraw from oxycontin @  vicodin by choice by my self in a cabin-yes i had a rx 4 both meds -i was working out of state at the time-coming home every month 4 my legal fix.  i was messed up mentally and physically after i stopped taking meds.  i also quit drinking and smoking cigarettes and weed.  doctor prescribed tramadol which took a month to kick in. i take 100mg 2 hours before i plan to sleep &amp; amitriptyline hcl 100 mg.  it is best thing i ever did.  i was self-medicating with the alcohol because i had insomnia ever  since i was a teenager  and now i am 65 years old. the cons-dry mouth in  in the morning no big deal - it&#039;s worth having a good night sleep  no hangover  effects  for me i recommend this medication thank you"