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Nortriptyline HCL is used for thetreatment of depression in adults.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. This is also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression. It affects how you think, feel, and behave. This condition may lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may also have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities and sometimes you may feel as if life isn’t worth living. Depression may require long-term treatment. Some signs and symptoms may include:
This medication may also be used to treat nerve pain called neuralgia or neuropathic pain in adults. This is a pain that comes from problems with signals from the nerves. Various conditions can affect nerves and may cause neuropathic pain as one of the features of the condition. These include the following:
Nortriptyline HCL is an antidepressant medicine that is sometimes also prescribed to treat nerve pain. This medication is sometimes called tricyclic antidepressant. This affects the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension. It may as well increase your energy level. Nortriptyline HCL is a product supplied as a capsule for oral administration. Each capsule contains Nortriptyline HCL as an active ingredient. This is available in the dosage forms of 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, and 75 mg. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already approved this medication.
Nortriptyline HCL works by enhancingthe activity of the neurotransmitters serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain.Neurotransmitters arenatural body chemicals that act as chemical messengers between the nerve cells.Serotonin and noradrenaline are neurotransmitters identified to be involved inregulating mood, emotions, and behavior. In depressive illness, less serotoninand noradrenaline than normal is released from nerve cells in the brain. Thisdrug stops the serotonin and noradrenaline that has been released from beingreabsorbed back into the nerve cells in the brain. This helps to prolong theireffects and over time this helps to lighten the mood and relieve depression.
Nortriptyline HCL won’t change your personality ormake you feel instantly happy and relaxed. It works overtime to correct thechemical changes in your brain that have made you become depressed andhelps you get back to feeling like your old self.
In treating nerve pain, thismedication works by enhancing the nerve signals within the central nervoussystem. Naturally, it lessens pain messages arriving in the brain.
The recommended dosage is basedon your condition, age, weight, and response to the treatment. Your doctor may directyou to start at a low dose and gradually increase it. You must take this drugexactly as it is prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take this drug moreor less than it is given by your doctor.
Nortriptyline HCL is to be takenby mouth. This is usually taken 1 to 4 times a day or as directed by yourdoctor. Swallow the tablet as a whole with a full glass of water. Do not crushor break it. Follow very carefully the directions of your doctor. It isimportant to continue taking this medication as prescribed even if you feelwell. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. If you missed adose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your nextdose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do doublethe dose to make up for the missed dose.
Common side effects:
Get emergency medical help if youhave signs of an allergic reaction: