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Can Amitriptyline Be Stopped Cold Turkey?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017
Question: how do I stop taking amytriptylin? I think I can't just quit suddenly
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Gradually at the rate of 20-25 % per week

Detailed Answer:
Dear Aprothro,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

You need to go down with rate of 20-25% reduction per week to stop amitryptiline provided there are no symptoms for duration of atleast six months.

In case there are symptoms I request you to talk to your doctor before deciding to stop it.

I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Can Amitriptyline Be Stopped Cold Turkey?

Brief Answer: Gradually at the rate of 20-25 % per week Detailed Answer: Dear Aprothro, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. You need to go down with rate of 20-25% reduction per week to stop amitryptiline provided there are no symptoms for duration of atleast six months. In case there are symptoms I request you to talk to your doctor before deciding to stop it. I hope this helps you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.