Nortriptyline is used to treat and prevent depression, and may also be used for other conditions including some types of pain.
Take nortriptyline regularly as directed with a glass of water, usually at night time.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Some medicines available without a prescription may react with nortriptyline including:
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. St John's wort) or recreational drugs (e.g. ecstasy).
Side Effects | Recommended action |
---|---|
Suicidal thoughts Fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting Muscle twitching or shaking you can’t control, confusion, heavy sweating, fever |
Tell your doctor immediately |
Anxiety, restlessness |
Tell your doctor |
Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation or trouble peeing (anticholinergic effects) Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, trouble sleeping Weight gain Changes in taste More sensitive to sunlight (sunburn or rash) Changes in sexual function |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet contains important, but not all, information about this medicine.
Prepared by the PILs Committee at Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand. August 2021
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