Nortriptyline

Uses

Nortriptyline is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bed-wetting, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia, and neuropathic pain. It is prescribed for patients who are intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

How it Works

How Nortriptyline works Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain, helping to regulate mood and treat depression.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Nortriptyline include weight gain, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure upon standing), dryness of the mouth, constipation, decreased libido, nausea, agitation, fatigue, confusion, pupil dilation, tremors, changes in taste, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), abnormal voluntary movements, headache, loss of accommodation, palpitations, atrioventricular block, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), erectile dysfunction, and abnormal ECG.

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