Nortriptyline
Definition
Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Aventyl and Pamelor, and is also available under its generic name.
Purpose
Nortriptyline is used to relieve symptoms of depression. The drug is more effective for endogenous depression than for other forms of depression. Endogenous depression is depression arising from metabolic changes within a person, such as chemical or hormonal imbalances. Nortriptyline is also used occasionally to treat premenstrual depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children, and bed-wetting (enuresis).
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