Nortriptyline User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Pat...
• March 19, 2013

Nortriptyline for Migraine Prevention "I have been taking Pamelor for close to 4 years now. After a coiling procedure for an inoperable brain aneurysm, I suffered constant migraines. The doctor who performed the coiling did not offer any solution, but a local neurologist in my hometown prescribed it for me. It changed what was to be my new life of pain into a much more tolerable existence. A little dizziness is easy to live with. I take 50 mg every morning. Life is good again!"

• Reg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2015

For Pain "I have Myofascial pain syndrome and median nerve entrapment that makes my fingers numb with tingling sensation. I have a very bad pain on my left scapula that radiates down to my lower back and travels to my left arm down to my fingers - the pain that I cannot explain at all, it disrupts the quality of my life. I thought there's no hope for my pain to go away. My doctor tried some other pain medication including neural injection. After taking the 3rd dose of nortriptyline 10mg, I can see the difference - my pain is dull and episodic but tolerable. Everyone is different but there's no harm in trying if we are concerned about side effects, all medications have side effects anyway. I recommend to those who are suffering from pain to try this."

• Tho...
• February 19, 2017

For Depression "I suffered from depression and anxiety at a young age due to a stuttering problem, but I never knew at that time what caused it. I went to a doctor at the age of 22, and he put me on Pamelor. I was afraid to take it, but I did. The first few days it made me feel weird. I felt like a zombie at first for maybe 3 days, but then it went away. In 6 weeks, my depression was gone, and I felt like a normal person. I was normal. I think my dose at one point was 100, which is moderate. People need to know that this type of medication takes 6-8 weeks to work, and when it does, it's like a fog has lifted, for me at least. You have to be careful with weight gain because it does increase your appetite. It helped me sleep at night. 6-8 weeks to work."

• Ms ...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 20, 2014

For Neuralgia "I have suffered with atypical facial neuralgia for over 12 years and nothing but nothing has helped me like nortriptyline. I was prescribed this by a professor of Pain Management at Walton Hospital and I can honestly say he saved my life. It is a wonder pill that seems to work alone. Previously, I was on a cocktail of Tegretol, amitriptyline, and gabapentin which completely left me like a zombie. After being 'pain free' for 7 years, I began to wean myself off them but only recently the pain has begun to return so I'm going go back to the doctor for my script. Sometimes it's better to carry on taking the tablets even if you think the pain has gone as they cannot cure you, they merely mask the pain, which is good enough for me."

• pam...
• September 26, 2013

For Migraine Prevention "I was prescribed this medication because my migraines were increasing and my sleep was getting very erratic. Since taking this medication for the past month, I have slept through the night and it is easy for me to fall back asleep if I wake up to use the bathroom. I am so glad my doctor suggested this. After 13+ years of bad sleep and an increase of migraines, I think I found something that works without any side effects (thus far). I take about 1 hour before bed and it has worked like a charm."

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "I'm a 47-year-old male who has suffered from migraines for about 30 years. They have increased in frequency and duration over the last 2 years to the point where I sought preventive therapy. I tried propranolol, various muscle relaxers, and most recently nortriptyline. I started with 10mg taken at bedtime with little relief. Eventually, increased dose to 75mg and am happy to report migraines have decreased from 2-3 a week to 2 a month. Still have to stay away from triggers such as alcohol and chocolate. Only side effect seems to be short-term memory loss."

• ell...
• April 14, 2013

For Pain "Was diagnosed with somatic pain. Prescribed 10mg nortriptyline to start. Took one pill and it made me feel like I could jump off a building and fly. When I laid down, it felt like I was floating. Went to sleep, woke up feeling like a zombie, very depressed, could barely lift my arms. It has been three days and I still feel spaced out."

• Nee...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 12, 2023

Nortriptyline for Depression "I have to give this drug the best review possible. No exaggerating, this medicine saved my life and helped me to learn about how much I don't know about depression, and the self-medication I resorted to was no longer needed. This self-medication that was destroying my life was no longer needed or desired. It helped me to understand that's what I was doing because of mental health struggles and that I was deserving of a better life. All I can say is thank you!!"

• JZ6...
• March 7, 2013

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "This medication has been a lifesaver. I am a 23-year-old female and was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome 10 years ago. It wasn't until 2 years ago that my primary care doctor suggested this medication after finding success with another patient. Only 10 mg a day at bedtime and I am IBS symptom-free. I used to have 5 bowel movements a day and now I am very regular. My life is so different now that I am on this medication. When I started the medication, I had extreme dry mouth that went away after a couple of months and now I sometimes become constipated (which is something I've never had in my life)."

• Mou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2017

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I HAD UNRELENTING DIARRHEA AND COULD NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT TAKING IMMODIUM. My doctor prescribed nortriptyline. I filled the prescription but did not take it because, well, I almost thought it was foolish. I was not depressed... But then I thought, what the heck. I started the 10 mg every night. In 3 days, the only side effect was no more running to the bathroom. OMG, for me, it is a miracle. I do have vivid dreams, but that is okay. Also, I sleep well and feel great when I wake up."

• Eri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2016

For Pain "Took this for nerve pain and it helped! Except I would rather ache & have nerve pain than deal with the side effects I experienced. I kept getting nightmares that were so horrific, I eventually started sleeping with the lights on & thus not sleeping as good. Within 6 months, I gained 20 lbs without changing my eating habits nor physical activity. Looking back, there was a short period of time when my vision was affected as I had trouble focusing. At the time, I just thought my contacts prescription was getting too strong for me. I decided to revisit the list of side effects and sure enough there they all were. I quit taking nortriptyline that day and eventually the nightmares, blurred vision, & weight gain went away."

• Rob...
• August 13, 2015

For Panic Disorder "Had a few panic attacks, which later led to constant panic attacks. This caused Agoraphobia. Suffered for 3 years and nortriptyline cured me from them 100%. Stopped the doom and the attacks. I was on it for 3 years and all was perfect. Later, I tried many SSRIs and all of them seemed to induce or create panic attacks. When I stopped the SSRIs, they went away. I have been free from panic attacks since. It has now been 10 years clear. Thank you, nortriptyline."

• bir...
• October 17, 2010

Nortriptyline for Migraine Prevention "I've suffered from migraines for 14 years and have taken numerous medications for prevention including Topamax. Topamax caused MANY bad, undetermined health issues. My Internal Medicine physician took me off Topamax and put me on 25 mg of Nortriptyline for migraine prevention. Almost immediately, I had relief from migraines, had clarity of mind even better than ever before, had a great attitude. I felt 'normal' for the first time in my life. This medication caused noticeable urinary retention, constipation, and increased appetite which caused weight gain. Due to weight gain, I was changed to Pristiq. Migraines have returned. I intend to ask to be put back on Nortriptyline and will have to alter diet and exercise."

• Anonymous
• March 25, 2011

For Depression "After some serious life events I became depressed - while I didn't truly realize it - my house became overly cluttered, work went from great to average, got behind on things... after attempts at Lexapro, we figured out that I was having a reaction to the Lexapro. We started on nortriptyline. The first winter I worked up to 75mg/day - then went off for a few months during the summer - this year I've worked from 25mg then to 50mg/day. It's amazing how much better I'm performing. I do have issues with the drowsiness but I try to work through that. Work is now improving after about 14 months of treatment and the home is slowly getting better."

• Lia...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 10, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "I'm a disabled vet due to migraines and have been on many medicines to both prevent and treat. I have Botox injections every 90 days and a constant supply of Imitrex injections to which I take approximately 8 times a month. I notice a HUGE difference when taking the nortriptyline (75mg at night). I love that it helps me sleep. I just can't forget to take it, if I do, hello migraine."

• whi...
• March 2, 2014

For Pain "I was prescribed this to help with my back pain after nearly everything else failed, and amitriptyline made me like a zombie. Regrettably, it has had very little effect on my back pain, and it doesn't really help with sleeping, however, it has worked wonders for the horrendous 'nerve end' sensitivity I was experiencing, meaning I couldn't allow my dogs to sit alongside me, never mind touching me."

• gt8...
• April 2, 2016

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "Had stomach pain for years. When I ate, my stomach would hurt for hours. When it finally calmed down, it was time to eat again. Went to a gastroenterologist. Had a colonoscopy, endoscopy, and biopsies. Everything looked alright. Was having awful pain one day and called my gastro doctor for an appointment. He could not see me for weeks, but I was told his nurse could. I was hesitant, but did go in to see her the next day. She prescribed 10 mg of Pamelor at bedtime (name brand for nortriptyline). She said it was an antidepressant but had been found to help many issues. After taking it for 3 nights, I felt like a new person. When I went back for a follow-up, I hugged my nurse and said, 'You gave me back my life.'"

• Liv...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2018

For Migraine Prevention "Be careful with this medication if you have struggled with depression or have a family history of mental illness, depression, bipolar, etc. I went on this for migraine prevention, not for depression, and on my second day of taking it, started having really dark thoughts and hit a real low point. I have never been suicidal before and am actually usually the happiest I have ever been, but this medication completely distorted my perception of things. Had to go off it a week later as the feelings only got worse."

• Anonymous
• March 28, 2012

For Depression "I suffer from depression, back pain, and anxiety that has been gradually getting worse. I started taking nortriptyline and noticed a number of changes within 24 hours. I finally slept through the night. My back pain dramatically improved, and my anxiety lessened. Sounds amazing, right? Well, yes, but I was also crying all the time and felt even more depressed. I also began having bad thoughts about hurting myself. I have had bad thoughts in the past, but always had control of them. These felt very different, I had no control of them. For some people, this medicine is a miracle, but if you start to have thoughts that don't feel right when you start taking this medication, go to your doctor immediately."

• 2Re...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 13, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I've had migraines since I was 9. My parents weren't big on doctors, so I 'bucked up' through the raging pain. I didn't know until my 20s that having headaches every day wasn't normal. When I got married and my husband found me curled in a ball of pain, he didn't take 'I'm okay' for an answer and took me to his family GP. The first day I took Nortriptyline, my migraines vanished. I didn't even know life could be so pain-free! It's been 8 years now, and I'll happily take it forever to be free from the wracking pain. If I stop, they come back and remind me to get my refill. It has worked wonders for me."

• sta...
• June 5, 2010

For Pain "I am still in the early stages of using this medication. My fourth week. It has really helped with the back pain. Although I still feel pain, it is not continuous in all areas of my back. It is now just if I tweak the source. I did not heed the warning to avoid alcohol the first week and was very ill as a consequence. I was vomiting for 2 days afterwards and very dehydrated. My own fault. I am going to speak to my doctor to see if we should add to the dosage to try and get rid of the pain completely. I am currently on 10mg per night. Although I don't drink much, I do feel that I don't have the freedom to choose if I would like to drink. So, this is the down side to this medication. However, I would love to get rid of back pain for good!"

• Bax...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2019

For Pain "I have been struggling with progressively worsening nerve pain for 10 years. I cannot lift up on my toes on either leg due to nerve damage (slipped disc on one leg and some kind of impact arthritis on the other). The nortriptyline has virtually eliminated the nerve pain! I've been taking 25 mg for one month. The so-called 'side effects' are virtually all positive. Constipation? Great! Now I can have just one bowel movement per day instead of 5 or 6. Sleepiness? Great, I sleep much better now! I used to take a half dozen ibuprofen and acetaminophen and 2 naproxen almost every day... now one ibuprofen some mornings and that's all I need. Cannot say enough good things about this product!"

• Anonymous
• March 5, 2012

For Neuralgia "For the last 10 years my fibromyalgia has gone downhill. This medicine has given me some of my life back. I had horrible pain in my neck and back, fatigue, not sleeping, migraines, nervous stomach, and several other problems. I was run through a battery of tests and no one could figure out why I was having all these problems. Finally, a doctor said it sounded like fibromyalgia. I was put on a small dose of nortriptyline (20mg) and within a week, I was feeling somewhat better. Within 2 weeks, I felt almost normal again. This medicine has changed my life. I can finally do the things I used to do. I still get migraines and sometimes feel unwell again, but it's not very often. I do get dry mouth a lot, but I can deal with that over feeling sick."

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2014

For Irritable Bowel Syndrome "I suffered with Irritable Bowel Syndrome for over 30 years beginning in my 30s after a severe gastrointestinal infection. I controlled it with OTC meds like Pepto-Bismol and Imodium. The condition worsened until I could no longer count on having a symptom-free day and my diet was severely limited. My doctor recommended Nortriptyline and the lowest dose of 10 mg immediately worked. I now can eat a diet that includes fruits and vegetables I have been unable to eat for years. I did have one troubling side effect at first - rapid heart rate. I was taking a low dosage of a beta-blocker for this condition prior to taking Nortriptyline. My doctor recommended increasing my beta blocker dosage, and the palpitations have discontinued. I am healthy and very active."

• aly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2014

For Migraine Prevention "I've been on this for a month or so at 25mg a day, and it has reduced my headaches down from one every day with a migraine once a week to about a headache a week, and I haven't had a migraine yet. When I take this, I have noticed that I sleep better. I also have dry mouth with this, unfortunately, but it is nothing compared to having daily headaches. (18 years old, female, migraines since age 4)."