How long does Amitriptyline get in your system for pain relief?


I have started on Amitriptylene 20 mg for the last week for a continuous tension headache and facial pain maybe caused by TMJ. Im not sure how long I need to wait to get some relief (although its not as intense) my doctor said two weeks. Has anyone had any experience of this drug?

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Can you safely take Amitriptyline with a low dose of tramadol for pain?


Can you safely take Amitriptyline 75mg a day with a low dose of tramadol for pain?
If it is dangerous then I plan to come off the Amitriptyline and straight onto the tramadol for my pain
Thanks in advance
Can you safely take Amitriptyline 75mg a day with a low dose of tramadol for pain?
If it is not dangerous then I plan to come off the Amitriptyline slowly and straight onto the tramadol for my pain
Thanks in advance
the second notes are the correct ones I edited

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Side effects on Amitriptyline?


Taking Amitriptyline and I just now noticed this side effect maybe?, on the side of the bottle. It says “You should avoid prolonged or excessive exposure to the direct and/or artificial sunlight when taking this medicine.”

What exactly does that mean? And why should I avoid sunlight when taking this medicine?

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what are the affects of combining the drug Amitriptyline and Escitaloram together.?


I desperately need to know if the combination of amitriptyline and escitaloprame can cause another to lose control, become aggressive and confused. What are affects and side affects of these drugs individually and combined together.

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How many Amitriptyline 150 MG tablets do you have to take to not wake up again?


Amitriptyline is the generic of Elavil.

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Is it safe to take xanax and amitriptyline at the same time?


is it safe to take xanax and amitriptyline at the same time? I was prescribed amitriptyline for migraines and xanax for anxiety/insomnia. It says I am supposed to take both drugs before bed. Taking them together is safe right? Will there be any bad side effects if both drugs interact?

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What types of arrhythmias does Amitriptyline cause?


Everywhere I look, it says Amitriptyline causes arrhythmias. But I need to know what type of arrhythmias it can cause…. after all, there are a lot of different ones! Please help… medical professional answers only. Thx!
In response to Gayle – so not any atrial arrhythmias such as PAC’s or atrial tachycardias?

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