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Nortriptyline 10 mg

Does anyone take this medication. I am worried about the side effects e.g. weight gain and sensitivity to sunlight?

  1. hi there! That is a great question. I have only taken it briefly, but was on the counterpart, Amitriptyline (Elavil). I did gain a little weight in the beginning. I then had it, plus Topiramate and the weight went away. They can both be used for migraine prevention. The Nortriptyline did not work for me. Amitriptyline worked great for over 10 years though. Here is an article that discusses some common side effects of antidepressants used for migraine prevention: https://migraine.com/migraine-treatment/antidepressants-for-migraine-headaches.
    I also wanted to share another link: https://migraine.com/forums/amitriptyline-vs-nortriptyline. I hope you find the answers you are looking for. (Tonya, migraine.com contributor).

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