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What are the effects of stopping amitriptyline abruptly and do they also you it for pain management?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Amitriptyline: Cessation of Amitriptyline can lead to irritatility, restlessness, headaches, nausea, problems with sleep ; dreaming as well as generally not feeling well. Although Amitriptyline is a psychiatric medication that is used to treat depression, - it is also used for the treatment of pain.

Answered 3/3/2016

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Amitriptyline: Abrupt cessation of Amitriptyline can cause serotonin withdrawal symptoms, so discontinuation should be gradual and per your physician's recommendation. Amitriptyline is frequently used to manage neuropathic it nerve related pain due to its increasing levels if norepinephrine in the central nervous system.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends: On dose and how long you have been on it before stopping. Amitriptyline is classified as an antidepressant, but rarely used for depression anymore. It is more commonly used for chronic pain, insomnia, and possibly anxiety.

Answered 1/22/2019

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