Gen-Nortriptyline
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
PamelorT
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Nortriptyline?;Ava-Nortriptyline;Aventyl?;Dom-Nortriptyline;Norventyl;Nu-Nortriptyline;PMS-Nortriptyline;Teva-Nortriptyline
Uses
- It is used to treat low mood (depression).
- It is used to treat nicotine withdrawal.
- It is used to stop migraine headaches.
- Nortriptyline raises chemicals in the brain.
- With low mood (depression), sleep and eating habits may get better fast. Other signs may take up to 4 to 6 weeks to get better.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take at bedtime if it causes sleepiness.
- Liquid:
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
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