NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE Reviews (NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.9 (162 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE with similar:
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RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NORTRIPTYLINE H | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
5 | I have neuropathy | None. I take 40 mgs. at bedtime. I have not had any side effects. | I would like to know if it would be OK to take 10 mg in the morning. | F | 6 months 1X day | 3/8/2015 | 3 | Insomnia, depression | Dry Mouth | Had insomnia for 2 weeks then 3rd week sleep was beter but never really woke up in day and hungry. | M | 21 days | 4/20/2009 | 5 | Chronic Daily Headaches | For the first month I experienced an extremely dry mouth during the night; forgetfulness; loss of appetite | I was very happy with the results the headaches went away after the first 10 days and i now only have occasional mild headaches. | F | 15 | 6 months 50 MG 1X day | 6/2/2010 | 3 | Migraines/Depression | Dry Mouth, Thirst, Unpleasant taste | I've been on Nortriptyline for about a year for my migraines and depression. I've noticed a bit of a dependency on the medication and minor loss of appetite. I take two pills before bed and will probably be on the medication for numerous years. I usually sleep very deeply and have vivid dreams. It has a horrid aftertaste that I've gotten used to and I am constantly thirsty. It does the job but I may need to have the dosage increased... Depression: Noticeably decreased Migraines: Dependent for prevention. | F | 15 | 1 years 20 MG 1X day | 7/31/2012 | 3 | nerve damage/chronic pain | i took this medicine a few years back for migraines, it didnt help with the migraines any but caused intense mood swings, anxiety, and anger. it also caused really bad hot flashes and redness in my face. i started taking it again recently with gabepentin for spinal nerve damage. the same symptoms occur, dry mouth, mood swings, anger, anxiety/paranoia, hot flashes, ect. working with the gabepentin i have noticed a change in my pain levels, but im not really sure its worth all the side effects. | F | 15 | 3 weeks 50 mg 1X day | 1/31/2016 | 3 | nerve damage/chronic pain | i took this medicine a few years back for migraines, it didnt help with the migraines any but caused intense mood swings, anxiety, and anger. it also caused really bad hot flashes and redness in my face. i started taking it again recently with gabepentin for spinal nerve damage. the same symptoms occur, dry mouth, mood swings, anger, anxiety/paranoia, hot flashes, ect. working with the gabepentin i have noticed a change in my pain levels, but im not really sure its worth all the side effects. | F | 15 | 3 weeks 50 mg 1X day | 1/31/2016 | 3 | Migraines caused by Anxiety | •worsened ADHD • mood swings •loss of appetite •constant drowsiness •dry mouth •frequent urination •nausea spells •easily aggravated | F | 16 | 2 weeks 10 mg | 6/1/2014 | 2 | migraines | I broke out in acne (I've never had acne before), became dizzy upon standing, and I experienced dry mouth. | My migraines didn't lower in pain level or decrease in frequency, in fact it increased from 1 migraine a day to 2-3 a day. My sleep patterns were the same (unable to sleep). | M | 16 | 50 days 20 mg 1X day | 8/12/2010 | 1 | anxiety | Worse anxiety, extreme mood swings, one second I'm fine the next I'm crying the next I'm angry the next I'm laughing, dry mouth, chills, excessive sweat, weird scary and vivid nightmares, terrible nausea, vomiting, can't sleep, extreme dizziness, light headed, tingling and numbness, confusion like I'm not all there, weakness, I think that's it. | F | 17 | 2 weeks 40 MG | 9/29/2012 | 4 | Migraines with aura | Relief of migraines (were daily and now I get one once every two weeks). Still get auras. Slight weight loss. More energy. High blood pressure/pulse. Less frequent urination. Thirsty a lot which comes with dry mouth. I don't have any problems sleeping | F | 18 | 1 months 50 MG | 1/26/2013 | 1 | chronic basilar migraine | Blurred vision, loss of balance,sore throat,dry mouth, depth perception was off, ringing in ears, loss of appetite | M | 18 | 5 weeks 30mg | 10/16/2014 | 4 | Classic Migraines | couldn't sleep the first week, but that went it away, which is interesting since it treats insomnia sometimes. Decreased sexual libido, that never got better.. | I was taking it as a preventative for migraines, It worked great..I would only have 1 maybe every 4-6 months down from 1-2/week that last about 8 hours each, and leave me unable to function. However, During the last 6 months I've had to keep uping the dosage, and now my primary doesn't want me on it any longer due to the fact that it is worsening a heart issue, so I'm going to have to get off of it..it worked so good for so long, but the risks of my heart supposedly outweigh the benefits for the migraines (so says the dr) i'll see what my cardiologist says. | M | 19 | 2 years | 4/15/2006 | 4 | Migraines | Felt in a daze at night after taking it, extreme tiredness, weird dreams, dry mouth. Besides dry mouth, side effects have gone away & I don't have near as many migraines | F | 19 | 2 months 25 MG | 3/2/2013 | 2 | Migraine/Headache | Dry mouth, sleeplessness, some mood swings, much more frequent urination, it helped at first but I am still getting headaches regularly. My body seems heavy and tired a lot. I take this along with Tramadol (for pain) but I'm not happy so far. | F | 20 | 1 months 10 MG | 1/8/2013 | 1 | migraine prevention | dry mouth, blurred vision, tingling and numbness on legs, afwul leg weakness- felt like I can't walk, muscle spasms and muscle pain. Absolutely horrible side effects | F | 20 | 3 days 10mg 1X day | 5/4/2021 | 1 | taken to help sleep at night | no side effects | back in october (2010) i hurt my back at work and now have a herniated disc at L5 S1 and have had spasms and pain down my left leg. its been a little over 5 months now. for the past 30 days my doctor gave me this medication to help me sleep as with the pain i am having i am having big problems with sleeping and eating. i am also taking percocet 5mg, but after taking that medication for 5 months it is not doing much for me. its not helping that my doctor has cut back my dose per day of percocet even though i understand the reasons behind cutting me back, i just cant handle this pain though and i feel completely lost and helpless. the nortriptyline hcl is not helping me sleep in any way. ive tried all i can to sleep but nothing works! im waiting on cortisone injections as well but the insurance company is trying to screw me over so everything takes a couple weeks to a month to get anything approved. any suggestions from anyone so i can talk to my doctor about other options to help me sleep? ive been up for almost 2 days now, this happens on a very regular basis and i am very tired but cant fall asleep because of my pain! | M | 21 | 30 days 10 mg 1X day | 3/18/2011 | 1 | migraine | though it helps with migraine i have experienced hight blood pressure, rising heartbeat, blurriness, slow thinking. But stopping is extremely difficult so would like to hear other people's experience. | M | 21 | 6 months 75MG 1X day | 2/25/2015 | 4 | Chronic migraine/daily headaches | Sleeplessness (waking up every few hours), depression, dark diarrhea, loss of appetite, | I used to get chronic, painful headaches almost every day. Since taking Nortriptline, my headaches have almost stopped. I still get sharp pains all over my head (as though someone was using a pin and pricking me). I had a few downsides to this medication though. I have insomnia, so it is hard for me to fall asleep to begin with. With this medication it takes a few hours for me to fall to sleep and when I finally do, I keep waking up in the middle of the night. I have been depressed and extremely irritated with everything and everyone. Overall, it did the job of getting rid of my headaches but I am not sure that it is worth being depressed and upset. | F | 22 | 4 weeks 10MG 1X day | 5/20/2013 | 1 | Chronic pain/depression | Extreme mood swings. Intense anger and frustration. Worsened depression. Dry mouth and eyes. Nightmares. Easily aggravated without any reason to be. Hair loss. Did not stop pain. | Worst medicine I have ever tried. The side effects do not lessen with time. Will be switching medicine. I'm afraid to be on this any longer and risk the mood swings and depression getting any worse. | F | 22 | 2 months 25 | 8/30/2015 | 4 | migraines, nausea | severe dry mouth, which as mentioned before drinking more water is never a bad thing. Sweating more than usual and somewhat drowsy. | Started taking it for frequent migraines and nausea/vomiting. Taking 25mg about 2 hours before bed, and still able to wake up for work at 3am, though feeling a bit drowsy. Have gotten a few slight headaches, but no more severe pain or nausea so far. The side effects are more tolerable than the pain of the headaches, would recommend this to migraine sufferers. | F | 23 | 3 weeks | 3/2/2009 |