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Pamelor

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

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Aventyl

Generic Drug

Nortriptyline

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Balance problems
Suicidal thoughts
Low blood pressure on standing
Hallucinations

Treats

Depression
Condition
Clinical depression
Condition

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Does taking pamelor (nortriptyline) make you lose weight?

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What is the definition or description of: Pamelor allergy?

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Is it safe to drink and take pamelor (nortriptyline) (notriptyline) meds?

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I was put on pamelor (nortriptyline) for migranes. What are the side effects?

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I've taken pamelor (nortriptyline) for anxiety/panic for 5 weeks. Felt great on 50mg, few days on 75mgs but feel more anxious. Does an increased dose = less anxiety?

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Pamelor (nortriptyline) 25mg daily. desryl 50-100 mg for sleep. Risperadol. 5 twice a day ativan prn does this seem like a safe \ effective combo second opinion wise?

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Can pamelor (nortriptyline) cause short term memory loss and weird irrational thoughts?

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I was wondering if anyone is prescribing pamelor (nortriptyline) for migraine headaches?

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Just taken off vyvanse...taking pamelor 100mg QHS and xanax .25mg QHS. I was prescribed straterra 40mg should i take it at night or in the morning?

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Is it safe to take Prozac and pamelor (nortriptyline) together at low doses?

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Does having a right bundle branch block impact my ability to take tricyclica like.pamelor (nortriptyline) which I am currently taking?

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I have had a really bad throbbing headache since I woke up. Can I take maxalt while on Pamelor 25mg?

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A 25-year old female asked:

How much/ what type of magnesium should I take per day to help with chronic headaches? And is it safe to take with daily doses of pamelor and topamax (topiramate)?

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A 25-year old female asked:

On 50mg pamelor migrane + 50mg topamax (topiramate) qhs, neuro wants me to take 25mg topamax (topiramate) in am too but makes me sleepy, can I take all 75 topamax (topiramate) + pamelor qhs?

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I am currently taking Pamelor 25mg and Topomax 100mg for migraine/HA prevention. Is there any s/e I need to look out for? How will it effect kidneys?

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I suffer from chronic anxiety and take Hydroxyzine 25mg for panic as needed. Works well. I was prescribed Pamelor 25mg each night for migraine prevention. It's helped my anxiety to a degree. Is it safe to take Hydroxyzine with this medication?

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I've been having Migraines for past 4 days. its on the side of my head. i taken Gabapentin, Excedrin,Imitrex,pamelor, topamax (topiramate). what else can i take?

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A 34-year old male asked:

I'm tapering Pamelor (40,30,20mg) with panic attacks & nighttime leg cramps. DR wants me to start Zoloft (sertraline) (50mg). How should I transition these meds?

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A 28-year old male asked:

How long will it take for my gut to heal? I have several gastric ulcers, irregular z line, and erythemus doudenopathy. I have been on 2x 20mg nexium for about 3 weeks plus 20 mg pamelor for stomach pain. The ulcers are not caused by h pylori or nsaid?

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