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Brand Name(s): Aventyl; Pamelor
CAS nš: 894-71-3
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What is Nortriptyline?

Nortriptyline is a second generation tricyclic antidepressant, and it works by affecting chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.

This medecine is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, guilt, loss of interest in daily activities, changes in appetite, tiredness, sleeping too much, insomnia, and even thoughts of death or suicide.

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