pamelor

Frequently asked questions

What does Pamelor treat?

Pamelor (Nortriptyline Hydrochloride) may be used to treat anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, depressive disorder, enuresis, pain, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Pamelor rated?

pharmaranks gives Pamelor a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Pamelor cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.17 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Pamelor?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Pamelor. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Pamelor?

Pamelor is marketed by Specgx LLC. You can see Specgx LLC's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Pamelor a brand-name or generic drug?

Pamelor is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nortriptyline Hydrochloride. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Nortriptyline Hydrochloride are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Pamelor available over the counter?

No. Pamelor is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Pamelor come in?

Pamelor is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Pamelor?

Pamelor is classified as tricyclic antidepressant, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Pamelor FDA-registered?

Pamelor is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018012. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Pamelor been recalled by the FDA?

Pamelor has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Pamelor safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Pamelor a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.