Sensival, Nortriptyline

Sensival is used in the treatment of depression.

Sensival is known as an tricyclic antidepressant. Sensival`s mechanism of action involves by increasing some of the effects of norepinephrine which is a type of neurotransmitter in the brain, while also affecting other catecholamines in the brain. These brain chemicals norepinephrine may be involved in the symptoms of depression. Therefore Sensival increases the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and treat depression.

Patients who take Sensival may suffer from such side effects;

Sleepiness,
Increased heart rate,
Weight gain,
Difficulty in urination,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Dry mouth,
Constipation
Lowered libido
Swelling of the breasts (affecting males or females)