Nortriptyline

Nortriptyline is a medication used to help relieve symptoms of depression. It works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain that help improve mood. You take it in capsule form, usually starting with a dose of 25 mg taken three or four times a day, and it can be increased as needed, but should not exceed 150 mg per day. It's important to know that nortriptyline should not be taken if you have recently used a type of medication called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), as this can lead to serious side effects. Additionally, be cautious if you're taking other serotonergic drugs, as combining them with nortriptyline can increase the risk of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome.