Patient/caregiver was instructed on precautions to be exercised while taking nortriptyline as follows: As the balance between the chemicals in the brain has to be finely regulated to help relieve the anxiety and depressive symptoms and experience feelings of well-being, the dose of nortriptyline also needs to be finely regulated, in order to accomplish this goal. Your physician could change the dose of nortriptyline, based on the response and side-effects developed. Maintain compliance with follow-up [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on precautions to be exercised while taking nortriptyline as follows: Nortriptyline use can sometimes increase the risk for deterioration and worsening of clinical symptoms of mood disorders. Continue taking nortriptyline, as recommended, even if your mood feels better and discontinuing the medication abruptly, without your physician’s recommendation, can result in disruption of chemical balance in the brain, resulting in worsening of mood disorder and severe withdrawal symptoms.  Individuals can present with complaints [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on precautions to be exercised while taking nortriptyline as follows: Nortriptyline carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias. Nortriptyline can also interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking nortriptyline along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Discuss with [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on precautions to be exercised while taking nortriptyline as follows: Nortriptyline intake can increase the risk for skin rash and photosensitivity, in individuals exposed to sunlight. Individuals can present with rash, itching, redness, or other discoloration, or severe sunburn upon exposure to sunlight. Individuals taking nortriptyline, especially those with history of photosensitivity, should avoid natural bright lights and tanning booths. Using sunscreens and protective clothing, when getting out in the sun, can [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on precautions to be exercised while taking nortriptyline as follows: Nortriptyline intake carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to nortriptyline intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness. Avoid sudden changes in position, until you are used to the side-effects of nortriptyline intake. Sudden change of positions can make the confusion and dizzy episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Observing compliance with use of assistive [...]