Nortriptyline is used in the treatment of depression and bed-wetting. It is used in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to alternative treatment options for depression.

How Nortriptyline works

Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

• Nortriptyline is used for the treatment of depression and bedwetting in children.
• The main dose should be taken at night as this drug may cause drowsiness or sleepiness.
• You may be asked for regular blood tests to monitor the blood cell count or level of sodium and sugar in the blood.
• Inform your doctor if you notice behavioral changes, mood changes and suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
• Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how the medicine affects you.
• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.