Nortriptyline and Dry Mouth: What Users Say (Page 4)

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2019

For Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome "Still had unbearable pain at times. Pain was still 24/7, but somewhat reduced. Very bad dry mouth, felt like I was choking all the time. I was always tired, but unable to sleep. Did not help suicidal thoughts."

• Pug...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2022

For Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome "I’m taking nortriptyline 30 mg in addition to Pregabalin 150 mg per day. The Pregabalin wasn’t helpful enough on its own, even when on a dose of 450 mg per day. Nortriptyline has allowed me to bear more weight on my affected arm and increased my arm’s tolerance to being used (RSD in shoulder and arm). This has allowed me to be able to do more basic daily activities. Without it, I wouldn’t be able to do most chores, grocery shop, or even drive very far. I am very slowly adding on more activities. When I am on Pregabalin only, my progress remains stagnant and I have to rest most of the time to manage the pain. Side effects are annoying (morning tiredness, headache, brain fog, and dry mouth), but they’re better than the pain and lack of function. I’d rate it a 10 if it weren’t for the side effects."

• zar...
• August 31, 2008

"I used to have headaches for many years, and I visited a lot of doctors and got no results. My last doctor gave me nortriptyline (25) and propranolol (40) for every night. Since then, my headache is about once a month. I am very happy. The side effects are dry mouth and weight gain."

• Som...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2023

For Depression "I suffer from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. I was prescribed 10 mg of this medication a day and found that it made a slight improvement, however, I started having nightmares, a dry mouth, and dizziness."

• Anonymous
• May 20, 2010

Nortriptyline for Migraine Prevention "Headache-free for over 6 months now! Mild to moderate urinary retention. Mild to moderate dry mouth. Take in the morning."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 28, 2013

Nortriptyline for Migraine Prevention "I took this medicine for migraine and nerve pain. I had to stop taking because it caused very bad cotton mouth and constipation."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "Dry mouth, constipation, foul taste in mouth."