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Pamelor

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Pamelor is a secondary amine tricyclic which is a kind of tricyclic type drug (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting drug, atypical anti-psychotic drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Aventyl • Nortriptyline

Generic Drug

Nortriptyline

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Feeling anxious
Itchy rash
Increased appetite
Drowsiness
Itching or burning
Weight gain
Tremor
Restlessness
Confusion
Dizziness
Poor coordination
Gynecomastia
Loss of coordination
Paresthesia
Blurred vision
Disorientation
Heart palpitations
Loss of strength
Numbness or tingling
Itchy skin
Shaking hands or tremor
Cloudy or blurred vision
Enlarged male breasts

Serious

Balance problems
Low blood pressure on standing
Suicidal thoughts
Hallucinations

Treats

Depression
Condition

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