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I have osteoporosis. my dr. prescribed nortrptaline and tramadol as i did not want narcotic pain meds. i've been experiencing rigidity, terrible headache and severe pain. i had already been on effexor and another antidepressant. she told me these sympt

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Concerned: mixing several types of antidepressants with TCA ( nortriptalime) has potential for some serous side effects. If pain and headache started soon after you took new medicine I would stop it and see a doctor or ER. Make sure to bring all of your meds so they can check for interactions.

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