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On elavil (amitriptyline) (10mg) for chronic tension headaches. after 2 weeks the pain is worse. it's focal, top-left, sharp & standing makes it worse. any advice?
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Follow up with MD: Studies show that Elavil (amitriptyline) for chronic pain may take several weeks to begin noticing improvement. The dosage may be modified for symptomatic relief. As such, I recommend that you follow-up with your treating physician to reassess your overall condition and possibly change the dosage.
Answered 4/19/2015
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