Aventyl

NORTRIPTYLINE belongs to the class of emdications known as tricyclic anti-depressants.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

loss of bladder control
seizures
sexual difficulties
stomach pain
swelling of the testicles
tingling/pain/numbness in the feet or hands
tremors (shaking)
unusual weakness/tiredness
yellowing of the eyes/skin
abnormal production of milk in females
blurred vision/eye pain
breast enlargement(both males and females)
confusion/hallucinations
difficulty breathing
fainting spells
fever
irregular/fast/pounding heartbeat, palpitations
muscle stiffness/spasms
pain/difficulty passing urine

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

other medicines for mental depression
astemizole
cisapride
probucol
terfenadine
thioridazine
MAO inhibitors

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

This medicine can affect blood glucose levels. If you are a diabetic inform your health care professional.

If you need to go in for any x ray procedures using contrast agents, inform your health care professional you are taking aventyl.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Nortriptyline, an antidepressant is used in the treatment of depression.

ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C / 86 degrees F, away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

taking intramuscular injections
prostate trouble
schizophrenia
seizures
stomach disease
glaucoma
heart disease(recent heart attack)
liver disease
over active thyroid
parkinson's disease
blood disorders/disease
difficulty breathing
diabetes
difficulty passing urine
alcohol problem
asthma