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I think nortriptyline makes me feel better & keeps me up at night. taking for headaches. can i switch to mornings? currently taking 40mg

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nortriptylene: Dosing and timing of medications like nortriptylene is best discussed with the physician prescribing them, rather than online doctors who don't know you. However, changing to morning dosing seems like a sensible option if it's keeping you up at night.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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