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I was prescribe with amitriptyline 50mg for more than one year still without it iam unable to sleep either day or nigth?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Elavil (amitriptyline): As long as it is working for u, no side effects, and u r monitored by physician, u r fine. Just let your doctor know of any changes or if other medications are added.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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