A healthcare provider may prescribe nortriptyline to treat depression. It is not entirely clear how the drug works, but it is thought that the medication helps alleviate symptoms of depression by allowing certain chemicals (serotonin and norepinephrine) to stay in the brain for a longer period of time. The medication comes in a tablet form or as a liquid, and is generally taken one to four times a day. Possible side effects of nortriptyline include dizziness, drowsiness, and dry mouth. Prior to taking the medication, be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have bipolar disorder, any allergies, or heart problems.
Nortriptyline hydrochloride (Pamelor®) is a prescription medication that is used to treat depression (also known as major depression or clinical depression).
Nortriptyline is made by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. Generic nortriptyline is made by several manufacturers of generic medications.
How Does Nortriptyline Work?
Nortriptyline belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It is not entirely clear how nortriptyline works. However, nortriptyline does affect several chemicals in the brain, including serotonin and norepinephrine. It is thought that perhaps nortriptyline allows these chemicals to stay in the brain longer, which can help with symptoms of depression.
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