swelling of face, ankles, or hands swelling or puffiness of face swollen glands talking or acting with excitement you cannot control trouble in speaking trouble sleeping troubled breathing twisting movements of body pain or discomfort in arms, jaw, back, or neck unable to sleep uncontrolled chewing movements uncontrolled movements, especially of arms, face, neck, back, and legs unexplained. Hi, the dizziness is quite common, especially during the first 4 weeks (induction period). The swelling of the limbs is not common, and not to my knowledge listed as a known side effect. im on amitriptyline have been for 4 years i would like to come off it as i know now that it causes fluid retention,which i have.my feet and legs get really swollen. i understand that i have to come off it slowly can you advise and how long are you suppose to be on the drug for in the first place as ive heard it should be no longer than 3weeks The diuretic (combined with a couple of chilly weeks here) has helped with the swollen ankles but unfortunately the pain hasn't gone, in fact it seems worse now they are not so swollen. The ankles and legs are common sites of swelling because of gravity’s effect on the fluids in the human body. However, fluid retention from gravity isn’t the only cause of a swollen ankle or leg. What medications can cause swollen ankles and feet? ANSWER Many drugs can cause swelling in the feet and ankles as a possible side effect. They include: Hormones such as estrogen (found in oral. Hi Sarah-Jane I was on Amitriptyline yes I suffered bloating and increase in weight. My feet and legs were very swollen and I craved sweat things. I have been on Amitriptyline 50 mg for years.I started getting ringing in my ears for about a week and it is constant.Can Amitriptyline cause that and why ?. For the Consumer. Applies to amitriptyline: oral tablet. Along with its needed effects, amitriptyline may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common and usually not cause for concern, particularly if you have been standing or walking a lot. But feet and ankles that stay swollen or are accompanied by.