Brand
name:Nortriptyline HCl
Pronounced: PAM-eh-lore
Generic name: Nortriptyline hydrochloride
Other brand name: Aventyl
Why is Nortriptyline HCl prescribed?
Nortriptyline HCl is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of depression. It
is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants.
Some doctors also prescribe Nortriptyline HCl to treat chronic hives, premenstrual
depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, and
bedwetting. Most important fact about Nortriptyline HCl without prescriptions
Nortriptyline HCl must be taken regularly to be effective and it may be several
weeks before you begin to feel better. Do not skip doses, even if they
seem to make no difference. How should you take Nortriptyline HCl ?
Take Nortriptyline HCl exactly as prescribed. Nortriptyline HCl may make your mouth dry.
Sucking on hard candy, chewing gum, or melting ice chips in your mouth
can provide relief.
If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next
dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
If you take Nortriptyline HCl once a day at bedtime and you miss a dose, do not
take it in the morning, since disturbing side effects could occur.
Never take 2 doses at once.
Storage instructions Nortriptyline HCl 25mg
Keep Nortriptyline HCl in the container it came in, tightly closed and away
from light. Be sure to keep Nortriptyline HCl out of reach of children; an overdose
is particularly dangerous in the young. Store at room temperature. Nortriptyline HCl side effects
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity,
inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine
if it is safe for you to continue taking Nortriptyline HCl .
* Side effects may include: Anxiety, blurred vision, confusion, dry
mouth, hallucinations, heart attack or vascular heart blockage, heartbeat
irregularities, high blood pressure, insomnia, loss of muscle coordination,
low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, sensitivity to sunlight, skin
rash, stroke, tremors, weight loss
* Side effects due to rapid decrease in dose or abrupt withdrawal
from Nortriptyline HCl after prolonged treatment include:
Headache, nausea, vague feeling of bodily discomfort
These side effects do not indicate addiction to Nortriptyline HCl . Why should Nortriptyline HCl not be prescribed?
If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Nortriptyline HCl
or similar drugs, you should not take Nortriptyline HCl . Make sure your doctor
is aware of any drug reactions you have experienced.
