I’ve been using 25mg of nortriptyline for my anxiety for a couple of months and it seems to not be working anymore what should I do?
Nortriptyline - Why isn’t my medication working?
Question posted by Andrew03171999 on 18 Jan 2021
Last updated on 18 January 2021
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WildcatVet
18 Jan 2021
Hi, Andrew!
How often are you taking it? 25mg is the lower end of the dosage and should be taken 3-4 times daily... but the dose can be increased to a maximum of 150mg/day if needed.
Your metabolism may have adjusted to the dose you're taking so it's no longer as effective. You might want to discuss this with your doctor to see if a dosage increase might be helpful or if there are other options.
Andrew03171999
18 Jan 2021
I was told to only take it once before bed and that’s what I’ve been doing since I’ve started me medication
WildcatVet
18 Jan 2021
You'll want to contact your doctor and get her/his advice.
Hope all goes better for you in the near future.
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