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Tapering off low dose of Amitriptyline

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Tiffany188887
Tiffany188887

I have been on 10mg for almost 2 months. My doctor said to just stop but I was very concerned that it would be to quick. So he suggested 25% each week. On Dec 10th I reduced to 7.5 mg and did not have any issues except taking longer to fall asleep. Then on Dec 18th I had SEVERE nausea, anxiety, very upset and scared as I had no clue what was happening. Finally on Dec 24 I could not take it anymore and decided to go back on 10 mg. Within 2 days I was feeling better, not normal but better. Was this the Amitriptyline?? From such a small decrease? Is it normal for the withdrawal to set in a week later?? I asked my dr and he said that going off 10 mg you should have no issues especially not a week later. Had anyone else experienced a delayed withdrawal or had issues tapering even a small amount? I do not want to go down quickly if what I experienced was withdrawals even though my doctor disagrees. Please help, thank you ❤

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  • nancy59711
    nancy59711 Tiffany188887

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    Hi I have been on Amitriptyline 10 mg for approx 2 weeks and I want to get off of it as I feel yucky the next day. How do I taper it down ? It is in pill form a tiny pink pill.

    I have stomach issues that I think is causing more problems than help I do sleep better but this yucky feeling in the morning is not good.

    Thanks

    Nancy

    • matt87505
      matt87505 nancy59711

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      hi, did you manage it?

      ive been on it 2 week and want to stop.

      thanks

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