Question 1

is pamelor (nortriptyline) effective?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for some.: It is generally thought that  antidepressants are equally effective in treating depression. Pamelor or nortriptyline, is a tricyclic antidepressants thought to have a "therapeutic window". This refers to a range of blood levels below and above which the medication is not thought as effective. However,  the studies were done in inpatient settings and may not relate to   outpatient settings.

Question 2

what is pamelor (nortriptyline) used for?

Accepted Answer

Pamelor (nortriptyline): Is an old tricyclic antidepressant used for depression, sleep, headache prophylaxis and some neurological ailments with pain.

Question 3

if i take pamelor and nortriptyline together, is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Pamelor (nortriptyline): They are same medicine. Pamelor is brand & nortriptyline is generic.

Question 4

is taking pamelor nortriptyline (generic name) 10 mg at bedtime effective?

Accepted Answer

FOR WHAT?: Pamelor (nortriptyline) is from the tricyclic antidepressant class of medications. It can also be used for anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and migraine prophylaxis. The dose of 10mg is extremely low and is either just to get you started or else it is being used for something other than depression like for pain or insomnia in which case the low dose is appropriate.

Question 5

does pamelor (nortriptyline) help with headaches?

Accepted Answer

Pamelor (nortriptyline): In selected cases, tricyclic antidepressants can work for ha's., such as Elavil or pamelor (nortriptyline).

Question 6

is pamelor (nortriptyline) a good pain medication?

Accepted Answer

NO!: No. Pamelor (nortriptyline) is used to treat depression but if the pain is associated with or made worse by depression, the pain may decrease if depression responds to treatment with pamelor (nortriptyline).

Question 7

what are the side effects of pamelor (nortriptyline)?

Accepted Answer

Somnolence, tirednes: A, fatigue, headache, numbness , tingling. Excess appetite.

Question 8

does taking pamelor (nortriptyline) make you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Pamelor (nortriptyline) can cause weight gain.  However, depression can cause weight loss or weight gain so treating depression can possibly cause the opposite to happen.

Question 9

is pamelor (nortriptyline) the safest trycyclic for cardiac patients?

Accepted Answer

Others preferred: In gereneral tricyclic antidepressants including Pamelor (nortriptyline)  are relatively less safe than other classes of antidepressants. This is especially true if "cardiac disease" means recent (within approximately 6 months) heart attack. Zoloft (sertraline, an ssri) may be relatively safer. Untreated depression contributes to worsened prognosis for certain types of heart disease.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: pamelor allergy?

Accepted Answer

Pamelor  Allergy: Nortriptyline (Pamelor, Aventyl HCl) is a is a tricyclic antidepressant used in the treatment of depression.  Allergic reactions could include swelling of tongue, throat, lips, mouth, face,  hives or difficulty breathing.

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