Nortriptyline

Nortriptyline product description

Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that is used to treat any signs of depression.

This medicine is forbidden for patients who had a heart attack or have an allergy to some parts of the pills.

Nortriptyline safety information

There were some cases when the patients who had started taking medicine had thoughts about suicide.

Therefore, there is a strict rule: if you are taking Nortriptyline, you must report the therapist and your close relatives and friends about what you feel, what emotions you experience and what is causing you fear or anxiety.

If you feel a sudden surge of strength or panic attacks, it is necessary for you to report it to your loved ones.

In order for your doctor to be able to understand if you can take Nortriptyline, immediately let him know if you have the following illnesses: Heart disease and seizures; Manic depression; Schizophrenia and other psychological problems; Disorders of the thyroid gland; Diabetes; Glaucoma; Diseases of the genitourinary system.

It is also necessary to report pregnancy or the presence of a baby. His influence on the development of the fetus in the womb and on breast milk is unknown, so be careful.

Without consulting a doctor, you should not give the product to a child, because it is not recommended for the therapy of children.

Take Nortriptyline strictly according to the instructions and advice of your doctor otherwise, you risk causing overdose and side effects.

If you have any surgical operation scheduled, tell the surgeon that you have Nortriptyline therapy.

In addition, you cannot stop intaking medication sharply be sure to ask your therapist how to get out of it safely at the end of treatment.

Nortriptyline is not compatible with alcohol, so mixing the drug and alcohol is forbidden too. It is also undesirable to drive vehicles, since Nortriptyline influence the reaction.

It is important to know that taking this medicine is worth avoiding the bright sunlight and do not go to the solarium. You have to wear clothes that protect from the sunlight and smear the skin with a sunscreen cream.

Nortriptyline side effects

The drug can cause side complications, that is why you should be very careful, taking it.

• General adverse conditions may include:
• Problems with the stomach (nausea, vomiting or lack of appetite);
• Insomnia and panic;
• Complications with sight and urination;
• Breast tumor;
• Problems with libido and impotence in men.

The following are the symptoms of the special side effects that occur rarely, and, most of all, because of the misuse of the drug, or the presence of other illnesses:

• Bleeding;
• Jaundice;
• Thoughts about death;
• Cramps Excitement, excessive activity, fainting and loss of coordination.

It has also been established that side effects are more common in elderly people taking the drug.

This medicine is very effective, but before starting therapy with Nortriptyline, you have to consult with your therapist first.