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I have been taking 25 mg amitriptyline for insomnia. i am ready to wean myself off of it. could you please tell me the best way to wean off if 25 mg?
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Slowly: If you really want to stop than taper to 20 mg for few weeks than if no problem with sleep than 10 mg for 2 weeks than take as needed if not able to sleep
Answered 7/27/2013
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