Nortriptyline belongs to a group of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants. It is prescribed for the treatment of depression. Depression can develop for no apparent reason, or it may be triggered by a life event such as a relationship problem, bereavement, or illness. People with depression have a consistently low mood and other symptoms severe enough to interfere with normal day-to-day activities.
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