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Suggest Dosage For Nortriptyline

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Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2016
Question: Would 1,050mg of Nortriptyline be a lethal dose to someone who is 264lbs and 5'5"?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This dose can prove lethal

Detailed Answer:
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Nortriptyline is a TCA drug. The drug is known to cause serious consequences if taken in high doses. Considering the weight the 1050 mg might cause serious side effects and can prove lethal. In general doses of 20-25 mg per kg are considered as lethal and should be avoided completely.

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Suggest Dosage For Nortriptyline

Brief Answer: This dose can prove lethal Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM Nortriptyline is a TCA drug. The drug is known to cause serious consequences if taken in high doses. Considering the weight the 1050 mg might cause serious side effects and can prove lethal. In general doses of 20-25 mg per kg are considered as lethal and should be avoided completely. Thanks, I hope this helps you please don't hesitate to ask again for more information.