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Is Amitriptyline Advisable For Osteoarthritis Pain?
Question: I currently take 20mgs of Paxil daily. Will it help my osteoarthritis pain if I switch to a trcyclic lime amitriptyline? I cannot take nsaids due to a recent pulmonary embolisms
I take 29 mgs of paxil once daily. Can I switch to amotro[tu;ome to help elieve osteoarthritis pain
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I take 29 mgs of paxil once daily. Can I switch to amotro[tu;ome to help elieve osteoarthritis pain
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Brief Answer:
Yes, can use either Paxil or amytriptyline...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I am sorry to hear you are suffering of osteoarthritis pain.
There are various ways to help you subside the pain. Paxil is an antidepressant (paroxetine) that is often used to help ease osteoarthritis pain.
If you cannot use Paxil, then, can switch to amitriptyline safely as long as you'll be pain free.
However, watch for any undesirable side effects and report to your doctor.
Hope this answered your query.
Dr.Albana
Yes, can use either Paxil or amytriptyline...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I am sorry to hear you are suffering of osteoarthritis pain.
There are various ways to help you subside the pain. Paxil is an antidepressant (paroxetine) that is often used to help ease osteoarthritis pain.
If you cannot use Paxil, then, can switch to amitriptyline safely as long as you'll be pain free.
However, watch for any undesirable side effects and report to your doctor.
Hope this answered your query.
Dr.Albana
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