"i have been using amitriptyline for about 6 months. i have spinal arthritis and am in great pain daily. some days pain is really bad. i now take 75mg at night time. although pain is still there at least i know i&#039;m going to have a good sleep. i do suffer from very dry mouth from this tablet and have also put on weight which again is a side effect. i feel this medicine has its uses but it didn&#039;t ease the pain for me."