Pamelor
Category: Anti Depressants
Generic name: Nortriptyline
Pamelor capsules
What are nortriptyline capsules?
Pamelor is an antidepressant. Pamelor can help to lift your spirits by treating your depression.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- an alcohol problem
- asthma, difficulty breathing
- blood disorders or disease
- diabetes
- difficulty passing urine, prostate trouble
- glaucoma
- having intramuscular injections
- heart disease, or recent heart attack
- liver disease
- over active thyroid
- Parkinson’s disease
- schizophrenia
- seizures (convulsions)
- stomach disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to Pamelor, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take Pamelor capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the capsules with a drink of water. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber’s advice.
Elderly patients over 65 years old and adolescents may have a stronger reaction to this medicine and need smaller doses.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Pamelor?
Pamelor can interact with many other medicines. Some interactions can be very important. Make sure your prescriber or health care professional knows about all other medicines you are taking. Many important interactions are listed below:
Do not take Pamelor with any of the following medications:
- astemizole (Hismanal
