What is Nortriptyline?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: NortriptylineBrand:
Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used in the treatment of depression. It is also used for chronic pain, anxiety disorders, bedwetting in children, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); and as an adjunctive therapy for smoking cessation.
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How do members experience Nortriptyline?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 294 | 119 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 259 | 112 | |
| Depressed mood | 204 | 103 | |
| Migraine headaches | 92 | 42 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 76 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 57 | |
| Weight gain | 31 | |
| Constipation | 20 | |
| Fatigue | 19 | |
| Drowsiness | 15 | |
| Tachycardia (fast heart rate) | 12 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 68 | |
| Moderate | 130 | |
| Mild | 118 | |
| None | 162 |
Member evaluations
suzzie
evaluated on Mar 15, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
EllieGADsufferer
evaluated on Apr 02, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for headaches: None
- Side effects: Mild
poshbird
evaluated on Mar 27, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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