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Can nortriptyline 20mg also help with neuropathic pain in the legs?

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Nortriptyline : Yes I have seen it help in such. dosages in neuropathic pain. Best wishes..

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/14/2015

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