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I'm taking 35mg of amitriptyline. do i need to be concerned or discontinue before having a mole removed (and biopsied) from my back?

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Not at all: Talk to your doctor. In my experience it is not necessary to stop this medication under the circumstances you have described. Best wishes for a good outcome with your biopsy!

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Answered 5/3/2015

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A member asked:

I'm taking 35mg of amitriptyline. do i need to be concerned or discontinue before having a mole removed (and biopsied) from my back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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