Stopping this medication suddenly could cause you to have withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, headache, insomnia, fatigue, and sweating. It is best to taper the dose of medication over a period of at least a few weeks to prevent withdrawal. It may take up to four weeks for amitriptyline to start working.
Many consider fall to be the best time to cruise to Hawaii because summer crowds are starting to die down and prices are reasonable. You won't get the same rock-bottom prices found during the winter months, but you will enjoy a calmer sea.
Winter is not conducive to cruises, with choppy seas and concerns about ice. Within that five-month window, the best time to visit depends largely on what you hope to get out of your Alaskan cruise and which particular region you intend to visit.