Comparing Nortriptyline vs Norvasc
Nortriptyline | Norvasc |
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Nortriptyline | Norvasc (amlodipine) |
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Prescription only
Nortriptyline is an effective antidepressant but it may cause drowsiness initially and a withdrawal syndrome with abrupt discontinuation. It may be used off-label to treat other conditions, such as... View more |
Prescription only
Norvasc may be used to treat angina or high blood pressure, but may cause edema (fluid retention) in the lower legs, ankles, or feet. Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Coronary Artery Disease... View more |
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More about Nortriptyline | More about Norvasc (amlodipine) | ||||||||||||||||
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Nortriptyline has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 554 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Norvasc has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 105 ratings on Drugs.com. 27% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: nortriptyline side effects in more detail. |
See also: Norvasc side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all nortriptyline prices |
View all Norvasc prices and generic prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Pamelor | Other amlodipine brands include: Katerzia, Norliqva | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
31 hours |
35 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 693 drugs are known to interact with nortriptyline:
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A total of 523 drugs are known to interact with Norvasc:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
November 06, 1964 |
July 31, 1992 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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