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 |
| 4 | chronic headache, migraine | nausea, dry mouth, vivid dreams, confusion / inability to focus | Didn't get rid of the headaches but took the daily pain level down from 7-8 to ~5-6 which, for me, makes it worth the side effects. | M | 49 | 1 months 25 mg 1X day | 6/15/2010 | 4 | Throat pain - Neuralgia | Weight gain, water retention, massive sweet craving, slight drowsiness, forgetfulness | I take 10 mg at bed time. I came off amitriptyline because it made me very drowsy. The nortriptyline side affects are not as bad as the amitriptyline (except water retention) and the pain management is as good. | F | 41 | 3 months 10 1X day | 6/9/2010 | 2 | depression, adhd | Was suppose to increase dosage to 75mg, but after 2 days at 25mg, I was shaking, extremities were twitching, heart was racing, chest physically hurt. Also experienced blurry vision, minor ear ringing, and I felt like I was tripping. | It 180'ed my adhd, in the sense that I was incapable of shifting my focus. My ability to remember finite details became remarkable while taking it, but I had no concept of time and was incapable of processing or thinking about... anything, I was only able to recall information. This is the exact opposite of how my brain typically functions. | M | 27 | 2 days 25 MG 1X day | 6/6/2010 | 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 | 4 | Migraine headaches/depression | the only side affect I have noticed so far is very strange and vivid dreams | Started with 25/mg (one pill)a night for two weeks then 50/mg a night (two pills) for two weeks. (on now). After trying countless over the counter meds and prescribed meds for my migraines and depression nothing seemed to work. Except the occassional ER visits for the migraines, Nortiptyline has seemed to work. Knock on wood, no onset of ANY types of headaches/migraines. My depression has also seen a change. Not so moody and short tempered with my loved ones, family, friends, or co-workers. GREAT so far :) | F | 29 | 2 weeks 50mg 1X day | 5/31/2010 | 3 | back pain | woke up at night with a pounding heart, mild high-pitched ringing in the ears | Not sure if this was related, but 3 days after I first started the Nortriptylene I had had a huge floater break loose in one of my eyes that really messed with my vision for a while. Never had that happen before! Does help with my spinal nerve pain, but still notice regular muscle aches (which is probably healthy). | F | 43 | 4 days 10mg 1X day | 5/3/2010 | 4 | Migraines | Pounding heart shortly after taking the drug which sometimes wakes me up at night, decreased urine output which is dark, acid reflux, no appetite, constipation and diarrhea. | I am taking this drug due to Vertebrobasiler Migraines. If I didn't have this pill I don't know what I'd do! This is a miracle drug for me. I am going in for my checkup in April. For me the side effects are worth being able to live a normal life. | F | 32 | 2 months 25 MG 1X day | 2/24/2010 | 4 | migraines | severe dry mouth, gagging on food easily due to the dryness, feeling stupid the next day-very forgetful, puffy eyelids, recently numb-tingling-burning arms/hands during the night. | they do help with they headaches, i went from 25mg to 50 before bed...not sure i'm comfortable with the side effects! | F | 46 | 2 months | 1/16/2010 | 3 | chronic headache and migraines | Constipation, dry mouth, swollen eyelids in the morning,red face when eating hot foods,increased heart rate, increased BLOOD PRESSURE. | worked up to 75 milligrams, which helped headaches. Had to stop taking it because it had the unusual, but not unheard of side effect of significantly raising my blood pressure. | F | 51 | 1 months | 1/9/2010 | 4 | migraines | dreams/severe constipation/slight tiredness | After battling migraines over 10 years and having been on several preventive drugs,I went back to try this one. It works so far after being on a months. 25mg at night gave way to relief. I would suggest in combination or before you start taking to do a withdrawal of pain meds for about 3 weeks. I did and went through hell with wrenching pain, but I think it helped nortriptyline respond and work!! However, I do dream a lot at night and have severe constipation--I used to 'go' daily, not anymore. Now migraines are less frequent and may go away(used to be about 3 a week) now 2 in last month. | M | 40 | 4 weeks | 12/9/2009 | 5 | Migraine Headaches | Fatigue, weight gain (5-10 lbs.)due to being hungry, fogginess. | I was having migraines that lasted for 8+ days at a time. The doctor recommended putting me on nortriptyline. It also replaced the medication I was taking at night for sleep. I take 10 mg at night which helps me sleep as well as keeps the migraines at bay. Now I have them for shorter periods of time and not as often. I definately recommend trying this before any other headache medication. When I have a break thru headache, I take Treximet, the wonder drug for migraines. | F | 43 | 2 months | 10/31/2009 | 4 | Abdominal pain and nausea | When I first starting taking it and each time after increasing my dose I felt tired for a few days. At 90mg per day I was constipated and I couldn't urinate. At 80mg per day I still have some difficulty urinating, increased sugar cravings but no constipation. | This drug is an amazing drug for me. After almost 3 years of severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, multiple surgeries, lengthy hospital stays and ER visits and trying every kind of pain pill from Morphine and Diluadid to Advil I thought nothing could take away my pain. After one week on Nortriptyline my pain level went from a 10 to a 6. It gave me some quality of life other than anguish and pain. It's a miracle pill for me. | F | 27 | 3 months | 10/30/2009 | 4 | Migraine, Depression, Anxiety | Weight gain, dry mouth, tiredness, constipation, brief lightheadedness when getting up from seated position, strange dreams. No other side effects noticed! | I have been taking Nortriptyline (generic Pamelor) for about 2 months. I started at 10mg at night and have worked up to 25mg in the morning and 25mg at night (50mg total). Each time I adjust dose I am tired for a few days but then that side effect goes away. Continue to have very strange dreams since day 1. Not bad dreams just weird. I have noticed a slight reduction in Anxiety and Depression but not much improvement with migraines. Will continue at this dose for a while to see if it improves. This medication is worth trying, side effects are much milder than many other medications I have been on. Start low, work up slow! A low dose may be all you need. Feel free to e-mail me at mikefred a.t. gmail d0t com. | M | 32 | 2 months | 9/16/2009 | 4 | Chronic Insomnia | Dry mouth, constipation, decreased appetite :) and one I don't like and can't manage, is a loss of taste. I usually cannot taste anything I eat. Once in a while, I can, but barely. I can sense the difference between salty or sweet is all, usually. I have never had a problem tasting food. This med. is worth it though, to me. I like to stay trim, and this side effect combined with a decrease in appetite, keeps me that way..lol | For 21 years, I had been sleeping through the night with the combination of clorazepate ( 7.5 mgs.X 3 ) and the great medicine, Surmontil ( 50 mgs. ) Then the manufacturer discontinued making Surmontil. Tried Trazodone for 3 months which didn't help much and left me feeling very zoned out during the day. Did not like the side effects. Doctor switched me to Nortriptylene, 50 mgs. with the clorazepate ( Tranxene ) and it helped me sleep some better but not enough, then we increased dosage to 7.5 mg. X 3 with Tranxene and that worked, for 7 to 8 eight hours sleep. Wonderful! A great side effect of this medicine is that I am not having any musculo-skeletal pain, from sports repetitive injuries that I had been living with, but wasn't terrible. There is no daytime drowiness, as with Trazodone, even if you don't sleep well, on occasion. I *heart* this medicine, combined with Tranxene. ( clorazepate 7.5 mg. ) I have lost 5 pounds. I have a healthful lifestyle and love the way I feel. I am happy that I don't have to continue trying other meds. for insomnia. But I would, if this had not worked. Best of luck to you. | F | 65 | 2 months | 7/24/2009 | 5 | Migrane headaches | Perhaps a little sleepy in the a.m. | I was prescribed Nortriptyline about two months ago by my physician. I have been taking the green and white 10mg pill (to be taken before going to bed) for a Chronic Migraine condition. I take Maxalt for the migraines when they occur, within two days I could feel a difference, almost as if my body was trying to “start a headache” but couldn’t quite muster one up. This was fascinating to me, as I had been told to take the migraine capsules as soon as a Migraine headache signs began. When I described this sensation to my Doctor, she said that she had heard similar descriptions from other patients taking simpler dosages for a migraine condition. I still had a premenstrual headache and was given an increased dosage of 20 mg at bedtime. It has only been a month since the increase to 20mg has been prescribed, but I have yet to need the Maxalt tablet for a Migraine. It would have had at minimum fifteen or more migraines by this date if I were not taking the Nortriptyline. Early days yet, but it seems safe to say this drug has begun to change my life for the better. I am simply amazed that a small daily dose of this drug has had such positive effect in my life. | F | 49 | 60 days | 7/6/2009 | 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 | 4 | Migraines, chronic mucsle pains | dry mouth | My doctor perscribed Nortriptilyne when my insurance stopped covering Topomax. So far only 1 migrane and getting more energy can't wait to see if it helps with all the mucsle pain which my doc thinks are due to stress. (4 teenagers worth) | F | 36 | 2 weeks | 4/4/2009 | 4 | depression/anxiety | dry mouth, decreased libido | I have tried countless SSRIs; they all made me nauseous and did nothing for my symptoms. I was in a tailspin when my doctor put me on nortriptyline. My body seemed to tolerate the drug fairly well. After a few weeks, I was up to 100mg and I experienced a noticeable improvement in my mood. Two months in, the benefits keep coming and my doctor tells me that I can expect further improvement over the next several weeks. This is not a magic "happy pill", but if you have any trouble tolerating SSRIs, I would say don't hesitate giving this a try. | M | 46 | 2 months | 4/3/2009 | 3 | Sciatica, back pain, migraines | nausea,dry mouth | I had surgery 10 months ago for sciatica. The disk between my S1-L5 slipped and had to be replaced with rods and what not. My pain eased a little but I still have pain in that area. Nortriptyline helped the first couple of weeks and then it just faded. Been through so much medication for this and nothing seems to help ease any of the pain. | F | 31 | 4 months | 3/15/2009 | 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 |