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how common is nortriptyline used now?

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Med : It is still commonly used.

Question 2

could nortriptyline be ruining my life?

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Nortriptylene: Generally a doctor would prescribe an antidepressant like nortriptylene to help someone's life, not ruin it. Depression itself can ruin a life!  but this medicine can also bring side effects like rapid heart rate, dry mouth, constipation, and sexual problems. If you're having symptoms you think may be related to this medicine, it's time to discuss it with your doctor.  Other options are available.

Question 3

nortriptyline how do you stop taking it?

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Not advised: Please do not stop your antidepressant without checking with the prescribing physician. Many conditions that nortriptyline (pamelor) are used to treat tend to recur, especially if the medication is stopped too quickly. Abrupt discontuation of nortriptyline can result in nausea, headache and insomnia and uncommonly even delirium/psychosis. The taper would depend on dose and duration of treatment.

Question 4

what is the half life of nortriptyline 50mg?

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Long time: The Half life of nortriptyline is a huge range....roughly 16-90 hrs.  It could therefore, take as long as 8-10 days for the body to clear an entirely full dose from the a person.

Question 5

can taking nortriptyline cause memory issues?

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Pamelor (nortriptyline): Possible, dose-dependent.

Question 6

please describe the medication: nortriptyline?

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Older antidepressant: Classified as a tricyclic antidepressant, and considered of modest benefit these days due to significant anti-cholinergic side effects (drowsiness, dizziness, dryness of mouth, blurring, and perhaps effect on bladder). Confusion may occur in older folks.  Had some value in migraine prevention at one point.  Used rarely these days as better meds are available.

Question 7

what happens when i stop taking nortriptyline?

Accepted Answer

Do not stop suddenly: Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, available only by prescription.  It can make you dizzy or drowsy.  Your doctor should monitor your use regularly.  Do not stop use suddenly, your doctor will need to decrease you dose gradually before you stop it completely.  You may need to stop using it several days before you have surgery.  Let any doctor or dentist who treats you know about it.

Question 8

nortriptyline and weight problems, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Let your prescribing: physician/ psychiatrist know if you are gaining weight on Nortriptyline.  Ensure that you are eating healthfully, physically active and hydrating well. Depending on what you are taking the nortriptyline for - there are likely other medication alternatives as well. Take care.

Question 9

can nortriptyline cause a bug crawling sensation?

Accepted Answer

no: It can cause itching or rash, but not a bug crawling sensation.

Question 10

interested to know how does nortriptyline make you feel?

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Nortriptylene: If prescribed this medication for depression, the goal is to normalize mood.  So within a few weeks of starting nortriptylene, the intent is that you'll feel better.  Some side effects may be dry mouth, heart palpitations, and sweating, though.

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