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My doctor prescribed nortriptyline 25 mg to take by mouth at bedtime for brain/ nerve damage. is this effective?
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FX of nortrip: This medicine helps make irritated nerves feel better. It is often used for neuropathy, headache prevention and after concussions. Its side effects are normally dry mouth, sleepiness, and sometimes dizziness.
Answered 6/16/2018
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