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Will The Intake Of Nortriptyline Cause Problems As It Is An Antidepressant?

My Dr prescrived Nortriptyline for my arthritic neck concerns. I read that it is an antidepressant, and am concerned that it may cause more problems than it will help. He prescribed it because of my concern about the NSAID i am taking for it (prescription nabumetone 750), not being effective enough, and my neck also causing sleeping trouble. I don t doubt the Doc., but would love to hear more on this. Thanx, Sam
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case and your report.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain.
Also there is large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic [ nortriptylin ]medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

You can take it for couple of weeks.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Will The Intake Of Nortriptyline Cause Problems As It Is An Antidepressant?

Hello, I have studied your case and your report. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain. Also there is large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic [ nortriptylin ]medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. You can take it for couple of weeks. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.