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A doctor prescribed me amitrip 10 mg for my severe body pain like nerve pain it acts good for the pain but I feel groggy and aggressive behaviour and also mild dizziness some time heart beats fast and also lightheaded can I take it half already I am takin 20 days continuously then 2 days once for 7 days still side effects continues
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Consult your physician about the same. No harm in reducing the dose,if you have side effects.
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Plz consult for more queries
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Consult directly
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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 help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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consult your visiting doctor for the same
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This medicine is Amitriptyline, used for nerve pain, and also as antidepressant. It also causes sedation and lightheadedness.
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Please tell your doctor about the problem you are facing and ask him to change the medicine.
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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Nellore
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