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What is a good subsitute for 150mg of amitriptyline; severe insomnia, depression and anxiety?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Elavil (amitriptyline): Substituting high dose of Amitriptyline is not easy, due to withdrawal side-effect if discontinue the high dose. Other alternatives are supplementing with another antidepressant that has sedative effects, augmenting with a mood stabilizer, anti-anxiety medications, etc. Consult with your prescribing doc. To discuss alternatives. Good luck.

Dr Awosika agreed

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Anitriptyline?: Plenty of medication . Ask u pcp or u psychiatrist

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A member asked:

What is a good subsitute for 150mg of amitriptyline; severe insomnia, depression and anxiety?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Awosika agreed

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Altman agreed

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