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I take 50mg of nortriptylene at night and have noticed that my sleeping is poor. i wake up feeling like i haven't slept. are these two things related?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

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See sleep specialist: Nortriptyline has a sleep-improving effect due to its affinity for 5HT2A. Amitriptyline and nortriptyline are sometimes used as sleep agents. See a sleep specialist for evaluation of insomnia and PSG study and treatment.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I take 50mg of nortriptylene at night and have noticed that my sleeping is poor. i wake up feeling like i haven't slept. are these two things related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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