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Suggest Remedies For Seizures While On Nortriptyline For Depression And Anxiety
I take Carbamezapine twice daily. It was prescribed twenty years ago along with Nortriptyline for depression and anxiety. I have never had any history of seizures. I don t know why am taking Carbamezapine? It is a tier 3 drug and is expensive. Is there a substitute or can I discontinue it (after talking to my doctor)? Thanks. YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 6 May 2019
Hello,
Although these are used for anxiety and depression, lower doses are also widely used to block the long-term (chronic) pain of some rheumatic conditions. If amitriptyline works for you the effect on sleep is usually immediate, and your pain and mood are likely to improve within two to six weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
Although these are used for anxiety and depression, lower doses are also widely used to block the long-term (chronic) pain of some rheumatic conditions. If amitriptyline works for you the effect on sleep is usually immediate, and your pain and mood are likely to improve within two to six weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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