PAMELOR
Used for Depression
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PAMELOR Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is PAMELOR?
PAMELOR is the brand name for nortriptyline and is available as an oral capsule and solution.
What dosages is PAMELOR available in?
PAMELOR is available as a 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg oral capsule and a 10 mg/5 ml oral solution.
What is PAMELOR used for?
PAMELOR is a tricyclic antidepressant that is used to treat depression.
How does PAMELOR work?
PAMELOR is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA). It helps improve your mood by adjusting the levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, and other similar chemicals in your brain.
How do I take PAMELOR?
PAMELOR is typically dosed at 25 mg by mouth three or four times daily. Doses above 150 mg per day are not recommended.
Is it safe for me to take PAMELOR?
PAMELOR is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you are in the acute recovery period after myocardial infarction or have taken an MAOI in the past 14 days.
PAMELOR Common Side Effects
Common side effects of PAMELOR:
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Numbness in the hands or feet
- High blood pressure
- Rash
- Itching
PAMELOR Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with PAMELOR. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction
- Worsening depression
- Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
- Seizure
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- Serotonin syndrome: Fast heart rate, sweating, muscle stiffness or spasms, fever, confusion
- Withdrawal: Nausea, vomiting, mood swings, “brain-zaps”
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on PAMELOR
The following medications may interact with PAMELOR:
- Administration of reserpine during therapy with a tricyclic antidepressant has been shown to produce a “stimulating” effect in some depressed patients
- Close supervision and careful adjustment of the dosage are required when PAMELOR is used with other anticholinergic drugs and sympathomimetic drugs
- Concurrent administration of cimetidine and tricyclic antidepressants can produce clinically significant increases in the plasma concentrations of the tricyclic
- antidepressant. The patient should be informed that the response to alcohol may be exaggerated
- A case of significant hypoglycemia has been reported in a type II diabetic patient maintained on chlorpropamide (250 mg/day), after the addition of PAMELOR (125 mg/day)
Who makes PAMELOR?
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Is PAMELOR safe in pregnancy?
Safe use of PAMELOR during pregnancy and lactation has not been established; therefore, when the drug is administered to pregnant patients, nursing mothers, or women of childbearing potential, the potential benefits must be weighed against the
possible hazards.
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The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.
Things to know
What is the drug Pamelor used for?
Does Pamelor make you gain weight?
Does Pamelor help you sleep?
Is Pamelor addictive?
Is nortriptyline a high risk medication?
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What are the benefits of taking nortriptyline?
How long does it take for Pamelor to work?
What kind of pain does nortriptyline help with?
Which is better gabapentin or nortriptyline?
Is nortriptyline a muscle relaxer?
Is gabapentin the same as nortriptyline?
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Is Pamelor similar to Xanax?
Is Pamelor good for anxiety?
Does nortriptyline make you gain weight?
How long does it take for Pamelor to work?
Is Pamelor a controlled substance?
Can nortriptyline keep you awake at night?
Will nortriptyline help me sleep?
Is nortriptyline better than trazodone?
Is Pamelor similar to gabapentin?
Which is safer gabapentin or nortriptyline?
What is better gabapentin or nortriptyline?
What type of nerve pain does nortriptyline treat?
What is the difference between nortriptyline and trazodone?
Is gabapentin and nortriptyline a pain killer?
What class of drug is nortriptyline Pamelor?
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Is nortriptyline a happy pill?
Has anyone lost weight on nortriptyline?
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Does nortriptyline increase energy?
Does nortriptyline cause euphoria?
Does everyone gain weight on nortriptyline?
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