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I have been on amitriptyline 50 mg for about 25 years now. initially prescribed for back pain after surgery with no sleep. it did help greatly, i stay?
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Still helping?: If you feel you still need it, it's reasonable to continue it. There's no report of accumulation or dependence (addiction). However, your dose is tiny and after 25 years, I'll bet it isn't doing anything. Have you tried a "drug holiday" (going off it)?
Answered 4/6/2015
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