Meanings
nounnortriptyline (usually uncountable, plural nortriptylines)
plural nortriptylines
- uncountableusuallyA tricyclic antidepressant used in the treatment of major depression, childhood bedwetting, and certain chronic illnesses.
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs
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Pamelor
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nortriptyline. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nortriptyline
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