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A member asked:

How do i taper off 50 mg amitriptyline? my way isn't working very well,please help

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Smaller dosage: Ask your doctor to prescribe you 25 mg or 10 mg pills and taper off gradually.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/10/2017

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