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Nortriptylline

Were you looking for information about
 Nortriptyline? Nortriptylline is a common misspelling of nortriptyline.
 
Nortriptyline hydrochloride (Pamelor®), a part of a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants, is commonly used to treat depression. This prescription medication works by affecting certain brain chemicals, including serotonin and norepinephrine. Although most people tolerate nortriptyline well, this medication is not suitable for everyone. A few of the conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before taking it include bipolar disorder, heart problems, and epilepsy.
 
(Click Nortriptyline for more information on how nortriptyline works, other existing medical conditions you should tell your healthcare provider about, and tips on when and how to take the medication.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;