"i&#039;ve been on nortriptyline for about a year. i was having problems falling and staying asleep. after a week or so i realized that it helped with my nerve pain in my back and neck. it was amazing, i was able to wean myself off of prescription motrin (600-800 mg) several times a day for 24 years.  i take 30 mg nortriptyline before bed.  for those of you who feel out of it, you must take it with the intent of getting a full nights sleep, 8  hours and more if you&#039;re taking a high dose otherwise you will not feel right."