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What Causes Sleeplessness While On Nitrazepam And Amitriptyline?
Question: I have reduced amytriptelyne down to 20mg from 50mg over some months at night with 10 mg Nitrazepam
I did not sleep at all last night should i stop the amytriptylene altogether.Should I incease back up to 30mg tonight??
I did not sleep at all last night should i stop the amytriptylene altogether.Should I incease back up to 30mg tonight??
Brief Answer:
Take increased amitryptiline
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Amitryptiline is helpful in sleep too.
Rapid decrease may lead to decreased sleep.
You may increase amitryptiline to 30 mg presently and continue nitrazepam.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take increased amitryptiline
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Amitryptiline is helpful in sleep too.
Rapid decrease may lead to decreased sleep.
You may increase amitryptiline to 30 mg presently and continue nitrazepam.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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