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11-12-2009, 01:49 PM
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Do you have to wean off Elavil?
I need to stop taking Elavil for 7 days in order to get allergy testing done. Has anybody ever heard of having to stop Elavil to have allergy testing?
Also, I have only been on it for at the most 3-weeks, I worked my way up to my current bedtime dose of 25mg. Can I just stop it cold turkey or do I need to wean off? I am waiting to hear back from the MD, but just thought I would see what you all thought.
Thanks
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11-12-2009, 02:15 PM
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Location: Junction City, Oregon, USA
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At only three weeks, you probably won't have a problem, but I think you should ask your doctor.
Donna
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11-12-2009, 04:42 PM
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Location: Mitchell, Indiana
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I think you should talk to your DR. you don't want anything to go wrong. Like a bad reaction. Please talk to your before stopping.
DIAMIC65
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11-12-2009, 05:04 PM
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I agree that talking with your doctor is the best thing to do. It's better safe than sorry.
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11-12-2009, 06:47 PM
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Looks like the votes are in............smiles.............
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11-13-2009, 02:32 AM
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My Pharmacist told me that if it is 3 weeks or less , you can stop any medication Cold Turkey. But depends on the Pill.
If it is over 3 weeks , then you must Wean Off it.
Talk to your doctor first though to get their permission.
I hope there won't be any side effects.
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