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Pamelor
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Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Pamelor (nortriptyline HCl) is an antidepressant that is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. Some common side effects associated with Pamelor may include fast heart rate, blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, constipation, weight gain or loss, and orthostatic hypotension. Tell the doctor immediately if you notice any of these side effects especially worsening of depression or other psychiatric conditions. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.
Pamelor is administered orally in the form of capsules or liquid. Lower than usual dosages are recommended for elderly patients and adolescents. Drug interactions of Pamelor include monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), cimetidine (Tagamet), alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines. This is not a complete list of drug interactions with Pamelor. Please consult your prescribing doctor for more information. Safe use of Pamelor during pregnancy and lactation has not been established; therefore, the potential benefits must be weighed against the possible hazards.
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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Pamelor Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg Capsules
Pamelor® (nortriptyline HCl) is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depressions are more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states.
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Pamelor Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Pamelor Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Us...
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