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Indications

Neuropathic Pain Pain Depression

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

Pregnancy category C. Nortriptyline should only be used in pregnancy if considered necessary, taking into account the risks of untreated depression, and under the close supervision of 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.

Adults: Depression: start with a low dose and increase gradually as needed, up to 75-100 mg daily (either divided through the day or as one single dose); do not exceed 150 mg daily. In adolescents and elderly patients, 30-50 mg daily in divided doses is usual. For nerve (neuropathic) pain: start at 10 mg daily at night, raising gradually if needed to 75 mg daily; doses above this should only be used under a specialist's supervision. Or take as directed by your physician.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

No side-effect data recorded yet.