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Can I Take Amitriptyline Just When I Need It?

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As a long-term medication for conditions like chronic pain and depression, amitriptyline works best when taken consistently, not on an 'as-needed' basis. Taking amitriptyline just when you need it can lead to ineffectiveness and increase the risk of adverse side effects and withdrawal symptoms.