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Can Amitriptyline Be Taken Instead Of Lorazepam For Anxiety?
I have been taking 2mg lorazapam (anxiety) for 4 weeks. Only recently began taking them daily. On Tuesday My doctor gave me 10mg amitryptiline to help me sleep.I accidently took 20mg last night. Question 1. Can I stop the lorazapam tonight Question 2 Can I resume with 10mg amitryptile
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Yes, you can resume the prescribed medicine as suggested by your doctor. Be cautious while taking the medicine, do not overdose or under dose as it will harm you.
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Dr. Rohit Kothari
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, you can resume the prescribed medicine as suggested by your doctor. Be cautious while taking the medicine, do not overdose or under dose as it will harm you.
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Dr. Rohit Kothari
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant drug used mainly for depression treatment. But because of its effect, it also induces sleep that is why your doctor might give you this medicine.
If you sleep better with Amitriptyline, then you can stop Lorazepam drug, but it will not help in your anxiety.
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Dr. Gauttam Prajapati
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant drug used mainly for depression treatment. But because of its effect, it also induces sleep that is why your doctor might give you this medicine.
If you sleep better with Amitriptyline, then you can stop Lorazepam drug, but it will not help in your anxiety.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gauttam Prajapati
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