Nortriptyline - Scared to take Nortryptiline =\?

I would say the #1 best thing is to recite this post to the prescribing Dr, as that is the single source for guidance, considering the knowledge of your history and what led up to the prescribing of your meds in the first place. Totally normal to have these concerns, but if the Dr isn't trusted or there is skepticism or doubt, we have to either get the entire validation for the orders from the source, or, change the source; meaning change Drs to where there is more confidence in their instructions and decisions.

I take nortriptyline and I've had no problems. I am not tired at all the next morning. Try not to read about side effects as if just one person out of hundreds have a side effect they must list it.

I've found that if I am prescribed a new medication I ask the doctor what the side effects are, because reading about the medication on the web will scare you to death. The drug company must list every possible side effect or reaction someone has had to cover their bottoms from being sued if something happens. The problem with this is we have no idea what the person's, who had the mentioned side effect, health is or what their illness is, so something could have happened to them because they have an underlying illness, not mentioned or are taking another medication that isn't compatible with the drug. I make a practice of not reading all the web material on a medication. I do research the medication, but don't over react when I see the side effects. I trust my doctor's enough to know they are treating me properly, and if I ever feel uncomfortable about a new medication they prescribe I ask questions!

And it would probably be helping. It works for chronic pain and it also helps anxiety. Sometimes we harm ourselves by second guessing a dr. Your dr knows what she is doing. And if you take it at night, you'll sleep better too.