Nortriptyline
Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used for depression and selected pain conditions.
Key points
- Uses and expected benefit differ between depression and pain treatment.
- It can affect alertness, blood pressure, bowel, bladder and heart rhythm and is dangerous in overdose.
- Suspected overdose, suicidal intent or seizures is an emergency.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Heart disease, glaucoma, urinary retention, bipolar symptoms, seizures and interacting antidepressants require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for overdose, suicidal intent, collapse, seizures, a fast or irregular heartbeat or severe confusion.
