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Can Amixide Dosage Be Reduced After Long Time Use?
sir i am from banglore i have been taking amixide for the past 5 years (amitriptyline hydrochloride 25mg +chlorodizipoxide 10mg i did not have any problem i tried to stop it but suffured withdrawal symtoms shall i continue or the dose can be minimised please help
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
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Self medication is never advised to patient. You have been on amixide since last 5 years and this has made you dependent. Best way to wean off from the drug is by gradually tapering the doses. You should consult a psychiatrist for expert opinion. In usual practice such patients are advised to take half the dose for next 6-8 weeks and then you can take 10 mg Amitriptyline for next 4 weeks and then stop completely. In this way serious withdrawal will be avoided.
Consult a psychiatrist for opinion.
Thanks
Self medication is never advised to patient. You have been on amixide since last 5 years and this has made you dependent. Best way to wean off from the drug is by gradually tapering the doses. You should consult a psychiatrist for expert opinion. In usual practice such patients are advised to take half the dose for next 6-8 weeks and then you can take 10 mg Amitriptyline for next 4 weeks and then stop completely. In this way serious withdrawal will be avoided.
Consult a psychiatrist for opinion.
Thanks
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