Indications
Nortin is used to treat depressive illness and panic disorder, and to relieve neuropathic pain.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Nortriptyline is a dibenzocycloheptadiene tricyclic antidepressant and is the primary active metabolite of amitriptyline. In the central nervous system (CNS), it raises the synaptic concentration of serotonin and/or norepinephrine by blocking the neuronal reuptake of these two neurotransmitters.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nortriptyline is classed as Pregnancy Category C. It should be used during pregnancy only when a doctor thinks it is necessary. Doctors weigh the risks of leaving depression untreated against the risks of the medicine, and the medicine should be taken under close supervision from a physician.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.