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Can Amitriptyline Be Taken For Cataplexy?

I have cataplexy & narcolepsy and was using sodium oxibate until cost was not covered by medicare are there other less expensive drugs to treat the condition I have heard that amitriptyline taken over a two year term has eliminated the cataplexy altogether. I don t expect these results but would like to know if control of the problem is possible
posted on Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Hi,

You can continue amitryptiline. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is in the right track.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Can Amitriptyline Be Taken For Cataplexy?

Hi, You can continue amitryptiline. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is in the right track. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician