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In discontinuing the drug Nortriptyline, is it

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In discontinuing the drug Nortriptyline, is it recommended to wean off the med or is it safe just to stop taking it. I used it only for chronic headaches.

 

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Female , Age: 69

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decreasing the dose from 100 mg daily to 50 mg daily.

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January 9 1:12 AM (2 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         

What dose you were taking?

What is your blood pressure?

What is your age & sex?

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January 9 1:18 AM (5 minutes and 38 seconds later)
         
I have been taking 100 mg daily for quite some time. The headaches have improved moderately and my doctor said that I could discontinue the med at my choice. I am 69 years old, female and in good health other that arthritic issues. My blood pressure is always normal (120/80 or there abouts.
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January 9 1:34 AM (16 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
Should I get off the medicine by gradually decreasing the doses or just stop it abruptly?
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January 9 1:37 AM (2 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
Are there problems if Nortriptyline is discontinued abruptly. I have been taking the med for chronic headaches, not for psychological problems.
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January 9 2:05 AM (27 minutes and 35 seconds later)
         
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HI

YES you can stop the medicine Nortriptyline, at once

There is no need to taper off(gradually decreasing ) the dose.

Click here:

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/nortrip_ids.htm

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