My physician was very persistent. Before this drug, I always had a monkey on my back, a headache just lurking to start. Answered on Feb 21, 2014 1 doctor agrees 2. But if they persist report to your doctor.The common symptoms that most people report after stopping to take the 10mg drug are increased nausea, vomiting, headaches and general body weakness.After reporting to your doctor that you are experiencing or developing the symptoms of withdrawal, he or she should issue you with appropriate medications that will help lower those symptoms. Other medicines that increase serotonin activity include the following:Nortriptyline may alter the anti-blood-clotting effect of coumarin anticoagulant medicines such as The following medicines may increase the blood level of nortriptyline and could increase the risk of its side effects:If you get a dry mouth while taking nortriptyline you may find that medicines that are designed to dissolve and be absorbed from under the tongue, eg sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) tablets for angina, become less effective. I also take Venlafaxine for depression, which I have just found out exacerbates the symptoms caused by Nortryptaline! This helps to prolong their effects and over time this helps to lighten mood and relieve depression.Nortriptyline won't change your personality or make you feel instantly happy and relaxed. In depressive illness less serotonin and noradrenaline than normal is released from nerve cells in the brain.Nortriptyline works by stopping the serotonin and noradrenaline that has been released from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells in the brain.

In addition to treating depression, doctors prescribe nortriptyline for several off-label uses as well, including relieving chronic pain, preventing migraine headaches and helping people quit smoking, according to eMedTV. Initially it made me sleepy and caused a bit of a dry mouth but both of those went away after about 6 weeks.

Then my deppression got better and I weaned myself off of it after a year. I have been cutting down the Nortryptaline by 25mg every week and am now on 50mg, in 2 weeks time I'll be off them for good and hopefully all these side effects will stop for good. is an AFAA certified personal trainer/instructor, and a 200-RYT Yoga Alliance certified instructor. The worst was rage. The following are some of the side effects known to be associated with nortriptyline. Nortriptyline makes it so I don’t feel that annoying pain.

2.

I’m a 24 y.o female taking 30 mg 1 x a day.

Something was knocked out of balance in my brain and didn't go back to balance after I stopped taking the drug.

I’ve been on the medication for about two months and now I have about a 30% reduction of pain. If anyone is considering taking this drug for serious insomnia, I would recommend it.I have nerve pain in my shoulder that runs down to my finger tips. In addition to treating depression, doctors prescribe nortriptyline for several off-label uses as well, including relieving chronic pain, preventing migraine headaches and helping people quit smoking, according to eMedTV. Individuals who are 18 years and above can take up to 150 mg every day. A bonus side effect is that my periods are not nearly as painful and also I don’t have to urinate as much as I used to. Coenzyme Q10 may interact with other medications or supplements. I'd feel sick and I found it really hard for my eyes to focus. To resolve this, drink a mouthful of water before taking The following medicines should preferably not be used with nortriptyline, because they might increase the risk of developing an abnormal heart rhythm:The medicines listed below can sometimes cause the amount of potassium in the blood to drop too low. Nortriptyline is associated with many … The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. A type of tricyclic antidepressant, nortriptyline is available in generic form and as the brands Aventyl and Pamelor. Occasional dry mouth. No other side effects.Drugs A-Z provides drug information from Everyday Health and our partners, as well as ratings from our members, all in one place. How much nortriptylene should I take for migraine prevention? In the case of adults (that is 18 years and above), they are allowed to take up to a maximum of 150mg when treating migraines. I started Nortriptyline and Topiramate years ago through my neurologist at Kaiser. I updated my glasses prescription, I would drink as much water as possible and nothing changed. I was severely depressed. ????? Constant craving for sweets! I was also having depersonalization episodes that I have never experienced before.