Generic Aventyl Active Ingredient: Nortriptyline

Nortriptyline in some countries is an ingredient of: Allegron, Aventyl

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The medication refers to tricyclic antidepressants and is presupposed for the depression treatment. Another brand name for the drug is Pamelor. The medication has other therapeutic indications such as chronic hives, depressions of premenstrual kind, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, and kids' bedwetting also.

Provided you are allergic to Pamelor, have the following illnesses: seizures, difficulty urinating, heart disease or recent heart attack, diabetes, history of glaucoma, kidney or liver problems, if you have just had a heart attack or you are on therapy with other antidepressant drugs you'd better to refrain from taking the medication or take it only with the doctor's approval. Pregnant and breast-feeding women are not recommended to take the medication.

Provided you have a need to combine the medicine with other remedies you'd better to consult with your doctor as they can interact and behave unpredictably. This especially concerns MAOIs, antibiotics and else; you should make a 5-week break between Prozac and the medicine adminisrtation. Try to refrain from alcohol beverages for the time of the therapy.

Liquid form and tablets are available. The therapy presupposes that you complete the course and not terminate the medication administration even if you start to feel better. It takes time to produce any results and therefore should be taken during the whole period of therapy; the course must not be stopped abruptly. The medicine should be taken on a regular basis according to the prescribed amount and not longer that it is necessary. In case you left out a dose do not try to make up for it taking two at once.

The medication has a number of light and serious side-effects. It can make you feel giddy and sleepy, make your mouth dry and your skin more sensitive, impair your vision and etc. Remember that an overdose can be lethal so be extremely careful with it. Provided your symptoms are getting worse and not better consult your doctor at once. Be careful with the dosage and for any further information apply to the local pharmacist.