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Aventyl

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Aventyl is a secondary amine tricyclic which is a kind of tricyclic type drug (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting drug, atypical anti-psychotic drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Pamelor

Generic Drug

Nortriptyline

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Tremor
Restlessness
Weight gain
Confusion
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Feeling anxious
Itchy rash
Increased appetite
Drowsiness
Heart palpitations
Gynecomastia
Numbness or tingling
Disorientation
Blurred vision
Paresthesia
Cloudy or blurred vision
Enlarged male breasts
Itchy skin
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Balance problems
Low blood pressure on standing
Hallucinations
Suicidal thoughts

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