I've been taking Amitriptyline for 20 years after three back fusions, at night for
pain. (75mgs) Last year I started not sleeping as good. It got worse and 8 months ago I woud stay completly awake for two days, then sleep two days. Off and on it went. Five months ago I decided to get off the medicine. I'm down to one 25mgs every other day with my doctors help. He is giving me
Ambien (5mgs)for help. It worked fine for 60 days but after reading about the
down side of taking this continuly, I only take it once or twice a week. I am still having a terrible time sleeping. Last nite I took Ambien and still could
not sleep. My own thought is-- last year my body wanted more them 75mgs
of Amitriptyline and I am not wanting to go that way. I have not talked to my
doctor yet. Is their anyone that can tell me how long am I looking at with
withdrawal?