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Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant primarily used to treat depression and neuropathic pain. It is also sometimes prescribed for migraine prevention, chronic pain management, and certain anxiety disorders.
It may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
It may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
It is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding.
It may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
It should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.
It is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.
Neuropathic Pain: Pain caused by damage or malfunction of the nervous system, such as in diabetes or after shingles, which Nortriptyline can help manage. Migraine: A neurological condition characterized by intense headaches, often accompanied by nausea and light sensitivity, for which Nortriptyline can be used as a preventative treatment.
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