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I have been taking amitriptyline since long time currently the dose is 10mg. This treatment started for headache, sleep disorder. now I want to stop this as all symptoms are gone. how to stop 10mg amitriptyline can't take SSRI, SNRI as these doesn't suits me

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U have to meet a psychiatrist, preferably the one who prescribed you with Amitriptyline . ...  Read More

Is Amitriptyline (10 MG ) prescribed in GERD as well ? Doctor has prescribed Amitriptyline along with (Rabeprazole /Itopride ). Does Amitriptyline serve purpose in reducing reflux in GERD patient along with its antidepressant property ?

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Adding amitriptyline to a PPI was more effective than a double-dose of PPI in patients with functional chest pain refractory to a conventional dose of PPI. Hence it's good for chronic ...  Read More

Is Amitone (Amitriptyline) a lithium carbonate medicine? I want to know that above medicine is lithium carbonate

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No it's not lithium carbonate Both the molecules i.e amitryptiline and Lithium are of seperate class of drugs ...  Read More

Is erectile dysfunction side effect of amitriptyline 10mg. I have been taking since last 5yrs. initially i had no issues with this medicine when I started in 2017.

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Consult for proper knowledge. ...  Read More

I want to to replace amitriptyline 50mg into sertraline. Because blurriness disturb and also blood pressure elevated to 140/90 due to amitriptyline. But helped to lift my mood in 15 days.

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Sorry dont have your full symptoms details to give you a proper resolution, I would suggest even before starting serta , you could try reducing amitriptyline to 25mg and seeing its effects . ...  Read More

I have been taking amitriptyline since long time 6yrs. I am addicted to this medicine and not able to stop this. my Dr told me that it is not habit forming medicine. how to stop this.?

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Amitriptyline is prescribed for many indications. Of course, it's non-addicting but it may cause discontinuation syndrome shortly after it is stopped. ...  Read More

Can i take melatonin to help me sleep if i am told to take 1, 25 mg amitriptyline pill a day to lower the frequency of my headaches

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Melatonin and amitryptiline has a potential for interaction so it should be used very carefully as they both increase sedation and drowsiness. The medications should not be had unless directed by your ...  Read More

My mother is taking Amitriptyline tablet at night now she has sore throat and cough doctor gave Azithromycin 250 mg bd is it safe to take these two together

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

Hello,I have been on pregabalin 75 and amitriptyline 10 mg since 9 months I have scheduled for vaccination tommorow but I am concerned about that is it okay to take vaccination shot while on these two meds is their any possibility of any kind of reaction with this I have scheduled for covaxine shot first dose is it okay while ont hese two meds -pr

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Yes ...  Read More

I am having migraine problem. Once or twice every week. Can i take amitriptyline 25 on sos basis when i have headache as it will help me fall asleep. As during headache I can't sleep easily. I am already on Veniz xr 75 and 37.5 for depression.

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Stop anti depressant if not required Start Tab Migrabeta PLUS at night Tab Naxdom 500mg morning Cap Pantocid DSR two times a day ORS Sachets daily one in 1 lit water All above for strictly 1 mon ...  Read More

"I am a 23-year-old woman weighing 36 kg. I ingested 50 mg of amitriptyline all at once on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 1 pm. It has been more than 48 hours since the ingestion, and I haven't experienced any severe symptoms. After taking the medication, I slept for almost around 24 hours. I also have IBS, and I'm concerned about any potential long-

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Please get checked out at a nearby hospital or by a doctor. If your clinical condition is stable, you do not need to be concerned. If there are any issues, the clinician will recommend further treatme ...  Read More

What are the withdrawal symptoms of amitriptyline? I am feeling chest and back pain at night. leg pain as well my regular dose is 10mg I took 5mg how to stop this medicine? it was given for sleep disorder and ibs d

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Take proper consultation from psychiatrist ...  Read More

Can I take amitriptyline 10mg early in the evening at around 7pm. currently i am taking after dinner at 9.30. i feel drowsy in the morning and not able to wake up early. i have been taking this since long time but now a days feel drowsy. initial days of treatment was fine when i started this in 2017. why after so many years i am facing side effect

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Hello, You can take it early as well. ...  Read More

Hello Dr I have been on Amitriptyline 25mg once daily since October 202 untill now. My concern is does Amitriptyline causes diabetes . Your kind reply is awaited

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

Hello Dr, I am on Amitriptyline antidepressant for the past 2 years and had put on weight. I want loose weight now, is it possible to loose weight on Amitriptyline if I follow Calorie deficit and intermittent fasting with excercise. I have read somewhere that no matter what you do, you cannot loose weight on antidepressants which is demotivating

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Off course you can start balanced diet and exercise that will be helpful in reducing the weight. Discussion is needed ...  Read More

Does taking amitriptyline hydrochloride can cause any nerve damage for taking 10 days continuously for the doctor prescribed for 20 days in the nerve system in the brain please kindly tell me ,the doctor has done eeg and said nothing all of them are stable .but the missing in the information is killing me from the inside.will it cause any damage t

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It does not cause any nerve damage it is a safe antidepressant medication! Which you have to continue ...  Read More

I was taking LIBOTRYP DS and amitriptyline 25mg. DOCTOR reduced to libotryp DS only. since last couple of days I am feeling muscle pain specially in legs. is this a withdrawal symptoms of amitriptyline?

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What was the diagnosis? ...  Read More

I am taking LIBOTRYP DS and 25mg amitriptyline after dinner daily for IBS-D but these medicines are culprit of my restlessness leg syndrome if I don't take these medicines than I don't I have any issue with legs at night any advice or any alternative medicine?

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Hello. Need to be properly evaluated. Kindly consult ...  Read More

I am taking pregabalin 75 and amitriptyline 10mg since 1.5 years daily cuz of nerve pain,is it ok to take these medicines long term when i try to stop these medicines pain comes back again and find difficult to sleep like insomania

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

I am on amitriptyline 10 mg with pregabalin75 is it ok to take grillnctus cough syrup while on these meds

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Yes ...  Read More

I am taking amitriptyline 25mg for about 5months for anxiety depression irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea sleep disorder all issues are in control but having side effects like erectile dysfunction, Drowsiness kindly suggest any alternative medicine without these side effects thank you

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Need more history regarding thrsexual dysfunction and drowsiness you have mentioned ...  Read More

Hi - for anxiety related issue, which is most commonly advised medication - amitriptyline or alprazolam. What are the pros and cons of both when taken for 3 months.

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Depending on patient's other issues , the drug is chosen. Pls consult a psychiatrist for the same. ...  Read More

I am already taking concor 2.5 for past 2 months to control palpitation. Due to vertigo , headache and imbalance neuro doctor have given tryptomer 10mg and stugeron 25mg in night. If i search for tryptomer or amitriptyline hydrocholoride it shows lot of sode effects including heart attack and stroke. I already have anxiety. This is spiking my anx

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Your doctor must have prescribed you Tryptomer after evaluating you and keeping in mind about the benifits and risk. There are no side effects of heart attack and stroke as you mentioned. Follow the d ...  Read More

IS it safe taking telmesartan 40 with amitriptyline 10 doc have prescribed treptomer 10 for 5 days she has restlessness issue and sleep trouble for se days so we consulted local physician and he prescribed treptomer 10 for 5 days ,is it ok to take these medicine together

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Taking both may decrease blood pressure more ...  Read More

Hi my mom is on telmisartan 40 for high blood pressure she also have nerve apin in legs ,can she take telmisartan 40 with amitriptyline 10 together is it ok I m concerned about it

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Yes, can be taken together. Treat the cause of nerve pain for permanent cure ...  Read More

Anyone can help to decide the blurriness and blood pressure increased 140/90 due to amitriptyline 50mg is normal or if I change this into prothiaden 50 then these side effect can reduced. Amitriptyline 50mg after 21 days helped a lot. I can do my works and everything is ok. Only sometimes blurriness and slightly fluctuates blood pressure and some

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Hello, as you have been doing well on amitriptyline hence do not suddenly change or stop the dose. Gradual rose reduction or cross tapering under supervision of doctor is recommended. When dose is red ...  Read More

Mya sister has taken full tablet of amitriptyline hydrochloride 25 mg. And doctor has prescribed her to take 1/2 tablet of this...now she is feeling weekness, sleepiness, ghabrahat in hands... In every minutes she is changing side while sleeping Please suggest

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1 tablet won't cause toxicity. But needs evaluation for anxiety ...  Read More

Which of these i should use for correcting my sleep schedule. I am getting enough sleep but the schedule is wrong , i sleep from 6am to 2pm . I know if i am not getting enough sleep then i should go for amitriptyline and clonazepam is needed just to calm down. But still please suggest me.

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Hi. Well, it depends upon other symptoms of anxiety/depression (if u have any). If the only problem is disturbed sleep (schedule), I would first want to know your routine like do you work in shifts/ha ...  Read More

I have been taking amitriptyline HCl 10mg and clonazepam 0.25mg at night times for a month. my doctor prescribed for depression and sleep disorders. I have tinnitus problem and my doc thinks it is due to stress and lack of sleep. I heard about side effects and addiction of these medications. I want to come out of these medications. please help me h

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Ur psychiatrist knows what he is doing... Share ur concerns with him ...  Read More

I had amitriptyline for two weeks and ceased cold turkey. I am a type 1 diabetic. It has now been a month and a half since i stopped the medication and, am experiencing severe lack of appetite. I have not eaten 1 thing all day, severe lack of thirst, memory loss and very cloudy thoughts. And crazy irregular blood glucose levels.

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Amitriptyline can sometimes cause withdrawal symptoms. In that case you should consult your doctor so that it can be gradually tapered and then stopped. ...  Read More

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