NORTRIPTYLINE HCL

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Brand names: Nortriptyline HCL

Oral

Other agent

Nortriptyline hydrochloride

USP is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depressions are more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states.

SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders
Anyone considering the use of nortriptyline hydrochloride or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need
Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older
Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide

8 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Headache

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Excessive Sweating

1-10%

High Blood Pressure

1-10%

Constipation

1-10%

Back Pain

0.1-1%

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12 available comparisons

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral