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Nortriptyline Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Aventyl, Norpress, Pamelor
Generic Name: Nortriptyline
What is Nortriptyline?
Nortriptyline is a second generation tricyclic antidepressant used in the treatment of depression, chronic pain, and emotional lability.
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Reasons Taken
52 patients in the community are taking or have taken Nortriptyline.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 19 | 36% |
| Other | 8 | 15% |
| Depression | 6 | 11% |
| Anxiety | 3 | 5% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 2 | 3% |
| General health | 2 | 3% |
| Awakening due to pain | 1 | 1% |
| Neuropathy pain | 1 | 1% |
| Headaches/ Migraines | 1 | 1% |
| Aching/Burning/Throbbing/Buzzing tendon body pain | 1 | 1% |
| Dizziness induced by neck movement (cervicogenic dizziness) | 1 | 1% |
| Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) | 1 | 1% |
| Mood swings | 1 | 1% |
| Bowel problems | 1 | 1% |
| Bladder problems | 1 | 1% |
| Don't know | 1 | 1% |
| Sensation | 1 | 1% |
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Nortriptyline or how long patients were taking Nortriptyline before stopping.
