My husband has had shingles nerve damage for 2 1/2 years. He takes Gabapentin (1200 mg 3 x a day). While this usually helps, he s starting to have some personality issues (anxiety, worry, shorter temper, etc). We realize it s a side effect of the drug, but today I was talking to someone about this and they said they take Amitriptaline and don t have these problems. I read about it and I think the part about it being an anti-depressant is just what he need. Do you take both or just the one?