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| DISCLAIMER: This info is not official, it is for conversational purposes only. The info comes from Google. Call your doctor or your pharmacist for info re medication. |
| Generic name Nortriptyline |
Aventyl Pamelor |
| Type Tricyclic Antidepressant |
| Target Symptoms Depression. Also used to treat chronic hives, premenstrual depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, and bedwetting. |
MAOI, myocardial infarction, cross-sensitivity with other dibenzazapines. |
| Possible side effects (call doctor) nightmares; pupil dilation; sensitivity to sunlight; sweating; tiredness; upset stomach; vomiting; weakness; weight loss or gain; allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in chest; swelling of mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision or other vision changes; changes in sex drive; chest pain; confusion; constipation; fainting; fever; frequent or difficult urination; hallucinations; impulsive behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; jaw, neck, or muscle spasms; mental or mood changes (eg, increased anxiety, mood swings, agitation, irritability, nervousness, restlessness); panic attacks; ringing in the ears; seizures; severe dizziness or drowsiness; sore throat; stomach pain; suicidal thinking or behavior; swelling of the testicles; tremor; trouble sleeping; trouble walking or keeping your balance; twitching of the face or tongue; uncontrolled movements of arms and legs or stiffness; unusual bleeding or bruising; worsening of depression; yellowing of skin or eyes. |
| Medication sometimes prescribed in the treatment of PTSD - Nortriptyline |