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I cut my amitriptyline dose back from 75 to 50mg a week ago because of side effects. it's for migraines and sleep. when could i cut it back further?

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Dr. Amanda Itzkoff answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Taper amitriptyline?: It's always best to review any changes in your med regimen with your doc. You may want to discuss alternative medication for headaches and insomnia -- or you and your doc may feel these conditions have resolved. Either way, it's important to make sure you only change your meds under the docs supervision.

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Answered 5/9/2016

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