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Research Notes on Nortriptyline and Weight Gain
Weight gain is a possible side effect of taking nortriptyline.1 In fact, weight gain and weight loss have both been reported as side effects of taking nortriptyline.1 If you continue to notice weight gain while taking nortriptyline, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes.2
Fast Facts:
- Nortriptyline is prescribed for the treatment of clinical depression.1
- Nortriptyline is also sold under the brand names Pamelor and Aventyl.
- Your doctor may recommend switching to another medication if you continue to notice weight gain.2
- Lifestyle changes you can make to control gradual weight gain from taking nortriptyline include eating a healthy diet and exercising.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 RxList: Nortriptyline Hydrochloride Oral Side Effects & Drug Interactions
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 eMedTV: Nortriptyline and Weight Gain
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Dec. 8, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Weight Gain and Nortriptyline, Gaining weight from nortriptyline, Can you get weight while taking nortriptyline, Gaining Weight and Nortriptyline
- Last update: Dec. 8, 2009
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