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What Is The Dosage Of Nortriptyline For Arthritis Pain?
Question: Hi
Thanks for being available.
I was prescribed 20mg. for pain due to MS and arthritis.
Is this a high dose for pain?
Thank you very much
XXXXXXX
Thanks for being available.
I was prescribed 20mg. for pain due to MS and arthritis.
Is this a high dose for pain?
Thank you very much
XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Please mention the name of the medication that you have been given
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
You have not mentioned the name of the medication that has been given to you at 20 mg dose for pain.
There are many medications given in pain and without knowing the name, it is not possible to answer correctly.
Please write in with the name of the medication and I will provide a detailed reply to your query.
Waiting for updates from your end.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Please mention the name of the medication that you have been given
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
You have not mentioned the name of the medication that has been given to you at 20 mg dose for pain.
There are many medications given in pain and without knowing the name, it is not possible to answer correctly.
Please write in with the name of the medication and I will provide a detailed reply to your query.
Waiting for updates from your end.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks, probably would help a lot.
The medication is Nortriptyline, and I am taking 20mg.
My question was 'is this a high dosage'? Am I being treated for depression?
I hope this clarifies rather than confounds.
The medication is Nortriptyline, and I am taking 20mg.
My question was 'is this a high dosage'? Am I being treated for depression?
I hope this clarifies rather than confounds.
Brief Answer:
Nortriptyline 20 mg is safe and prescribed for your pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Your concern is understandable and I am glad to be helping you out.
1. Nortriptyline is usually given for depression but is also prescribed for those having chronic pain.
2. For treating depression the adult dose is 25 mg to 150 mg per day and is much higher.
3. Your dose of 20 mg per day for pain is safe.
4. There are many patients who take Nortriptyline for pain so please do not worry about being treated for depression.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Nortriptyline 20 mg is safe and prescribed for your pain
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.
Your concern is understandable and I am glad to be helping you out.
1. Nortriptyline is usually given for depression but is also prescribed for those having chronic pain.
2. For treating depression the adult dose is 25 mg to 150 mg per day and is much higher.
3. Your dose of 20 mg per day for pain is safe.
4. There are many patients who take Nortriptyline for pain so please do not worry about being treated for depression.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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