Pamelor

Other Names: Nortriptyline, Aventyl.

Commonly Prescribed For: Pamelor is generally prescribed for treating depression. This medication can also be used for treating post-herpetic neuralgia (stabbing pains, which last for several months after shingles infection) and panic disorders. Pamelor is commonly used with other medications.

How to Take it: Pamelor is available in the form of a capsule, and as an oral liquid to be taken via mouth. This medication is normally taken 1 to 4 times every day, either with food or without food. Take Pamelor as prescribed, around the same time daily.

How it Works: Pamelor belongs to a group of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. This medication works to increase the quantity of some natural substances present in the brain, which are essential for maintaining mental balance.

Some Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, excessive sweating, drowsiness, changes in sex drive, weakness or tiredness, blurred vision, excitement or anxiety, frequent urination, nightmares, difficulty urinating, dry mouth, and loss of appetite. Serious side effects include back muscle spasms, irregular heartbeat, slow or difficult speech, yellowing of the skin, shuffling walk, difficulty breathing or swallowing, shaky hands, and rash.