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A member asked:
Does elavil (amitriptyline) relieve nerve pain right away?
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No: Elavil (amitriptyline) is an old generation anti-depressant which has significant anti-neuropathic pain property (it relieves nerve pain). As with almost all medications in this class, it takes a while for the medicine to build up in the system. With elavil, this could be a few weeks. This is not an needed medicine. It may improve sleep immediately though.
Answered 4/15/2019
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Elavil (amitriptyline): Usually takes 4-6 weeks for you to notice some pain relief effect.
Answered 3/9/2015
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