Nortriptyline other names?

What other names does nortriptyline go by?

Nortriptyline is also known by the following generic/alternate names:

- Nortriptyline hydrochloride
- Nortriptyline HCl
- Nortriptyline (same drug, commonly written without the salt form)

What brand names are used for nortriptyline?

Brand names vary by country and manufacturer. In many places, nortriptyline is sold as a generic drug under nortriptyline rather than a single well-known brand name.

Is “nortriptyline” ever confused with similar medicines?

Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), and it can be confused with other TCAs, such as:

- Amitriptyline (similar class; different drug)

Can spelling variations show up on prescriptions?

Yes. You may see it written with capitalization differences or as the salt form (e.g., nortriptyline vs nortriptyline HCl), but they refer to the same medication.

Related question: how do I verify what my prescription means?

If you share the exact wording on your label (including any letters like “HCl”), I can help match it to the corresponding generic name and identify whether it’s the same drug.