What is Nortriptyline used for? Nortriptyline is anti-depressant that has been proven to help some people who suffer from depression. The drug lifts spirits.

There are Nortriptyline side effects that users should be aware of while they are taking the medication. Some of the side effects of Nortriptyline include abnormal production of milk in females, blurred vision or eye pain, breast enlargement in both males and females, confusion, hallucinations, difficulty breathing, fainting, fever, irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, spasms, pain or difficulty passing urine, loss of bladder control, seizures, sexual difficulties (decreased sexual ability or desire), stomach pain, swelling of the testicles, tingling, pain, or numbness in the feet or hands, tremors, weakness, yellowing of the eyes or skin, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, drowsiness or dizziness, dry mouth, headache, increased sensitivity light, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, itching, and weight gain or loss.

Are there serious side effects to Nortriptyline? The answer is yes and users should notify their doctor if they experience any of these. For a complete list of the side effects read the information sheet that comes with the medication.

You may also experience symptoms of Nortriptyline withdrawal. To learn more about the Nortriptyline withdrawal symptom listing, see your doctor or pharmacist.

Your doctor can help you better understand the use of Nortriptyline for pain. The usual dosage of Nortriptyline 25mg is often recommended, but follow your doctor's orders on dosage as this varies from person to person.

There has been some debage about Nortriptyline in the treatment of bipolar depression and the use of Nortriptyline and migraine pain. You should speak with your doctor about the issues of Nortriptyline & bipolar disorders. Your doctor can also explain to you the differences between Strattera and Nortriptyline.

Using Nortriptyline for vaginal dryness has not been proven to be effective. You should never take this medication for ailments that your doctor has not approved of first. This medication must not be shared with other people.

It is very important that you tell your doctor about all of the medications that you may be taking or planning to take during your treatment regime with this medicine. There is a long list of drug interactions possible with this medicine. For a better understanding of what drugs may interfere with this one see the product sheet.

You should be careful about using herbs that mimic Nortriptyline. Many of these are not effective as a treatment regime for depression.