A member asked:

I'm 6 weeks pregnant and i've had to come off 25 mg amitriptyline in 2 weeks. i feel dreadful and i'm vomiting. how long does withdrawal last usually?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hello: You were on a fairly low dose. I wonder if this is related completely to stopping Amitriptyline or if you might also have morning sickness. Please discuss w your obstetrician. In the mean time, a simple way to reduce sxs is with ginger. You can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on crystallized ginger. Or pour boiling water over freshly sliced organic ginger & steep at least 5 min.

Answered 6/24/2014

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