Drug details

Nortriptyline Hydrochloride (nortriptyline hydrochloride capsules)

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Nortriptyline hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant used to relieve the symptoms of depression. Nortriptyline hydrochloride is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • skin rash,
  • dizziness,
  • blurred vision,
  • constipation,
  • dry mouth,
  • headache,
  • fatigue,
  • sweating,
  • weakness,
  • agitation,
  • restlessness,
  • flushing,
  • anxiety,
  • insomnia,
  • fast heart rate,
  • tremors,
  • palpitations,
  • abdominal cramps,
  • changes in sex drive,
  • breast enlargement,
  • ringing in the ears (tinnitus),
  • weight gain or loss,
  • urinary retention or urinary frequency,
  • confusion (especially in the elderly),
  • numbness or tingling of extremities,
  • strange taste in the mouth,
  • high blood pressure, and
  • low blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension).
The following drugs are related to Nortriptyline Hydrochloride, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride extended release)
  • Trintellix (vortioxetine tablets)