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I have been taking nortriptyline for 4 days (10mg). if i stop how long would it take to get out of my system?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

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2-3 days: The half life is 18-44 hours.

Answered 6/2/2020

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Good question: Usually about 3-4 days on the average.

Answered 4/12/2016

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9 days : The elimination half life of nortriptyline is about 20 to 90 hours. It takes almost 6 elimination half life's for a drug to be cleared from the human body. Well... It could take a maximum of 540 hours or 8.25 days (6 x 90 hours) for nortriptyline to be completely eliminated. In any case do not discontinue abruptly. Taper down 5mg q3 days. Rec.: consult with your prescribing physician.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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A member asked:

I have been taking nortriptyline for 4 days (10mg). if i stop how long would it take to get out of my system?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Khan agreed

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