Nortriptyline: how to take it safely
Pamelor, Allegron
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats depression and nerve pain.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- It can take 2 to 4 weeks to work. Keep taking it and do not stop suddenly.
When to take it
Take it once a day, at bedtime.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Stopping suddenly.
- Alcohol and sedatives.
- Driving or using machines if you feel drowsy.
- Taking more than prescribed. An overdose is very dangerous: get emergency help.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, epilepsy, glaucoma or an enlarged prostate.
Possible side effects
Dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, blurred vision, weight gain, dizziness.
Get help if
Thoughts of harming yourself or worsening mood: get urgent help. Fainting, palpitations, seizures, or trouble passing urine: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.