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What happens if I miss a dose of nortriptyline?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
If you miss a dose of nortriptyline, you should take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose. Never take two doses of nortriptyline at once to make up for a missed dose, because this can lead to overdose.

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