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Given amitriptyline for headaches, but don't think they will work. feel something wrong with left side of face, ear sore too but no infection doc says?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Elavil (amitriptyline): If your doctor recommended it, give it some time to see if it's going to work.

Answered 2/7/2021

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