Generic Pamelor Nortriptyline 25mg

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25mg x 100 pills	$53.92	US $ 0.54
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25mg x 300 pills	$118.78	US $ 0.40

Drug Uses

Pamelor (Nortriptyline) is a drug used for the treatment and relief from depression. It is an antidepressant medication under the tricyclic category. It covers all types of depression that includes anxiety disorder. The drug is also used for the treatment of specific medical conditions such as chronic pain.

Before Using

A number of medications have a contraindication with Pamelor. Refrain from taking the drug if you are taking any of these medications: antiarrhythmic agent, terfenadine, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (maoi), parasympathomimetic drug (cisapride) and antihistamine drug (astemizole or terfenadine). On the other hand, dosage of the prescribed Pamelor must be carefully monitored while taking drugs such as anti-coagulant and anti-convulsant drugs, medicine for GERD, other anti-depression medications, and other forms of calcium blocking agents.

Pamelor also has contraindication with a number of medical conditions. A history of increased ocular pressure or glaucoma, problems of urinary retention, an enlarged prostate and sensitive heart conditions will not merit prescription of the drug. A patient with a history of porphyria and seizures will require close monitoring of the drug dosage and medical condition by a physician.

Pamelor can not be stopped abruptly. Careful monitoring and tapering of the drug dosage must be administered by a physician to avoid a patient from forming a drug habit. To avoid future complications, discussion to your doctor of your medical history, sensitive conditions such as pregnancy and breastfeeding and present medication is necessary.

Direction of Using

Follow the prescription for the drug provided by the doctor. If you feel relieved midway through the prescribed period, continue taking the medication. Caution must also be exercised when taking the drug. Missing a dosage of the drug does not mean taking an higher dosage for the next schedule. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for taking the next dose. Taking an incorrect dose may lead to an overdose of the drug.

Side Effects

The common side effects of Pamelor include dizziness, drowsiness, dry feeling in the mouth, headache and nausea, weakness, diarrhea, excess sweating, unpleasant taste, heartburn, weight gain, and an increased appetite especially for sweets. Be sure to consult with your doctor if these side effects continue.

Serious side effects of the Pamelor require immediate medical attention. These include vision changes such as blurred vision, eye pain, heartbeat irregularities and palpitations leading to chest pains, hair loss, twitching o the tongue or face, loss of balance, mood swings such as irritability, nervousness or restlessness, stiffness and uncontrollable movements of arms and legs, shakiness, fainting, difficulty in speaking and swallowing, sore throat or fever, the swelling of the hands, ringing in the ears, jaundice or yellowing of the skin or eyes, seizures, unusual bruising or bleeding, the presence of skin rashes and itching, and hallucinations. These side effects may be symptoms to a more serious illness that requires checking with your physician.

Overdose

Overdose is possible with Pamelor. Overdose symptoms include heartbeat palpitations, flushing, drying of the mouth, drowsiness, enlarged pupils of the eyes, confusion and agitation, loss of consciousness and seizures. Immediate medical attention is required if a patient experiences any of the above symptoms.

Precautions

The full effect of Pamelor may not be felt until after several weeks. Stay on track through the prescription period when taking this medication. To be sure, consult with your doctor if you think that the drug has no effect on your treatment.

The most common side effect caused by the drug is dizziness. This side effect when combined with other factors such as alcohol, fever, other anti-depressant drugs can be very debilitating to the muscle reflex. That is why operation of serious machineries and driving must be avoided after taking the medication especially when feeling dizzy. The drug also causes a patient to be extra sensitive of sunlight or hot weather so exposure to the sun and bright lamps are not advised. Patients can avoid this by using sunscreens or by wearing protective clothing. Avoiding too much activity and staying away from direct heat will avoid a heat stroke attack.

There are people who cannot properly manage the side effects and are unaware of the dangers of the combination of these side effects with other factors. The best thing to do when under prescription of the drug is to rest for a couple of minutes until after the side effects have subsided.

The drug has been found to cause harm to the unborn fetus. If you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, first discuss this possibility or your present condition with your physician. The patient must be informed of the risks of taking the drug while pregnant or becoming pregnant midway during the treatment. Note that the drug can also appear in the excretions of the breast milk.

Additional information

If your illness showed no signs of improvements during the treatment, you must immediately inform your doctor. Also, sharing the drug with others is strictly prohibited since it can lead to habit-forming to people. Take caution when storing the medication such that it will be out of reach of children.

Disclaimer

This drug information is for general information purposes only. It does claim to be a substitute to your doctor's advice or recommendations. This information kit only covers the basic uses, dosage administration, drug interactions and side effects of this medicine. We disclaim all responsibility from any outcome or result arising from reliance and use of information in this information kit. We don't claim accuracy nor reliability of information stated herein.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.