Patient/caregiver was instructed on side effects of using nortriptyline as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                  Nortriptyline use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of nortriptyline with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Nortriptyline can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on side effects of using nortriptyline as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Nortriptyline carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to nortriptyline intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Nortriptyline also carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed on side effects of using nortriptyline as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Nortriptyline use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with nortriptyline, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon how to use nortriptyline as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of nortriptyline needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of nortriptyline as follows: Bipolar disorder Nortriptyline can be used along with other antipsychotics for management of symptoms of bipolar disorder. Panic disorders and anxiety By improving the concentrations and promoting the actions of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain, nortriptyline can help with stabilizing the mood and allaying unrealistic fears. This helps provide relief from panic states and phobia. So, nortriptyline can be used for mood enhancement, management [...]