Nortriptyline

Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is also marketed under the brand names Aventyl and Pamelor.

Evidence
A Cochrane review in 2015 found insufficient evidence to recommend nortriptyline for nerve pain in adults.

Potential uses
Nortriptyline is licensed for use for clinical depression, and may be used off-label for anxiety, insomnia or sleep problems, nerve pain or chronic pain.

Costs and availability
Nortriptyline is an inexpensive prescription-only medicine.

Learn more

 * Nortriptyline: MedlinePlus Drug Information
 * Nortriptyline - drugs.com