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I have sore toes from pinched nerve in my back.neurologist put me onendep, how long till l know if it works or not?

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Minimum of 2 weeks: Endep or Amitriptyline is commonly used for neuropathic pain you describe. The drug can be effective in 2 weeks but the majority of people will need to take the medication for 6 to 8 weeks and you may require some dosing changes if the initial dose is not effective. Good luck

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Answered 11/15/2017

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