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I have been on amitriptyline for 10 25mg a night. how long will the fatigue last?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Amitriptylene: You are on a low dose of amitriptylene, but have not mentioned why this was prescribed. Sometimes it's given to help chronic pain or insomnia, along with its use as an antidepressant. Side effects of drowsiness may be desirable if being used for sleep. If present, fatigue may dissipate in the first couple of weeks on the medication.

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Answered 1/29/2014

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A member asked:

I have been on amitriptyline for 10 25mg a night. how long will the fatigue last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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