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On average, how long will amitriptyline get in your system for pain relief?

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4-8 hours: Typically it will take 4-8 hours to obtain peak concentrations in your system after taking amitriptyline. That being said, if the dose is low you may not notice a clinical effect (discuss with your prescribing physician).

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Answered 5/25/2017

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