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A member asked:
How long can i expect to wait for amitryptiline to start working for facial neuralgia. ive taken 10mg at night for nearly 4 weeks but isn't working.
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Approximately 6 week: To start feeling the positive effects you need to give it at least 6-8 weeks. Sometimes even longer, but that's generally when you will start to feel better. Sometimes the medication needs to be adjusted during this period of time (e.g. taper up/down).
Answered 7/20/2014
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