
Can Amitriptyline Be Stopped Cold Turkey?

Question: how do I stop taking amytriptylin? I think I can't just quit suddenly
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.
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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