Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is amitriptyline. 

Amitriptyline helps treat depression and other conditions. It is normal for it to take several weeks to work. Amitriptyline may also help you sleep better.  

At first some side effects could occur, like dry mouth, constipation or slightly blurry vision. You could feel drowsy, so wait until you know how it affects you before you do activities that require you to be alert, like driving. Also, it could make you dizzy, and you can reduce this by standing slowly after you've been sitting or lying down. These side effects are normal and should go away. If these or other reasons make you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

You can reduce side effects by avoiding alcohol. Also, tell your doctor and pharmacist all of the medicines you take, even if they don't require a prescription.  

You should call your doctor right away if you notice unusual changes to your body, like if you feel confused or if you have a hard time urinating.

In rare cases, it can make people act or feel worse instead of better. This is more likely to happen in children or young adults. You should call the doctor right away if moods, feelings, thoughts or behavior become worse.

Amitriptyline helps many patients. For best results, continue taking it and read the medication guide. Also, think about asking a friend or family member to help you tell how it is working.