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I have been on amytriptline for 30+ years following a cva. i take 50mg at night and am now weaning myself off them. i half one and take 1.5 tablets.
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And the question is?: Can you pose a question? Are you trying to see about getting a weaning schedule for the medication? The best person to help with that would be your current physician/neurologist.
Answered 9/28/2016
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