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nortriptyline and Nicotine Addiction

nortriptyline has been researched along with Nicotine Addiction in 27 studies

Nortriptyline: A metabolite of AMITRIPTYLINE that is also used as an antidepressive agent. Nortriptyline is used in major depression, dysthymia, and atypical depressions.
nortriptyline : An organic tricyclic compound that is 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d][7]annulene substituted by a 3-(methylamino)propylidene group at position 5. It is an active metabolite of amitriptyline.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The limited use of nortriptyline for smoking cessation is likely due to concerns about its serious adverse effects."8.87Safety of nortriptyline at equivalent therapeutic doses for smoking cessation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Chaiyakunapruk, N; Dhippayom, T; Jongchansittho, T, 2011)
"This article reviews the efficacy of nortriptyline for smoking cessation based on a meta-analysis of the Cochrane Library."8.82Nortriptyline for smoking cessation: a review. ( Hughes, JR; Lancaster, T; Stead, LF, 2005)
"Nicotine addiction has been identified as the primary contributor to continued widespread tobacco use worldwide."8.81Managing nicotine addiction. ( Hatsukami, DK; Kotlyar, M, 2002)
"In concurrence with clinical findings proposing alleviation of withdrawal states as a possible mechanism of bupropion and nortriptyline's smoking cessation action, both drugs were found to ameliorate somatic signs of nicotine withdrawal in rodents."7.74Examining the clinical efficacy of bupropion and nortriptyline as smoking cessation agents in a rodent model of nicotine withdrawal. ( Shoaib, M; Wing, VC, 2007)
"This study showed that nortriptyline significantly increases the smoking cessation rate in chronic smokers, as compared to the placebo group, without any significant side effects."5.10Stopping smoking: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study comparing nortriptyline to placebo. ( da Costa, CL; Lourenço, MT; Younes, RN, 2002)
"The primary objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of interventions to increase adherence to medications for smoking cessation, such as NRT, bupropion, nortriptyline and varenicline (and combination regimens)."4.91Interventions to increase adherence to medications for tobacco dependence. ( Aveyard, P; Farley, A; Hollands, GJ; Lindson-Hawley, N; McDermott, MS; Vogt, F, 2015)
" Smoking cessation has benefits at all ages but remains challenging for several reasons, among which are the complexities of nicotine addiction and limitations of available pharmacotherapies."4.90Emerging drugs for the treatment of tobacco dependence: 2014 update. ( Ebbert, JO; Elrashidi, MY, 2014)
"The limited use of nortriptyline for smoking cessation is likely due to concerns about its serious adverse effects."4.87Safety of nortriptyline at equivalent therapeutic doses for smoking cessation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ( Chaiyakunapruk, N; Dhippayom, T; Jongchansittho, T, 2011)
"This article reviews the efficacy of nortriptyline for smoking cessation based on a meta-analysis of the Cochrane Library."4.82Nortriptyline for smoking cessation: a review. ( Hughes, JR; Lancaster, T; Stead, LF, 2005)
"Nicotine addiction has been identified as the primary contributor to continued widespread tobacco use worldwide."4.81Managing nicotine addiction. ( Hatsukami, DK; Kotlyar, M, 2002)
" Smoking cessation is difficult due to nicotine addiction and withdrawal symptoms."3.76Current treatment options in smoking cessation. ( Bhat, A; Crain, D, 2010)
" There is strong evidence for the efficacy of the atypical antidepressant Bupropion as therapy for smoking cessation."3.75[Current and future medical drugs for smoking cessation]. ( Deissenrieder, F; Groneberg, D; Kusma, B; Mache, S; Quarcoo, D; Welte, T, 2009)
"In concurrence with clinical findings proposing alleviation of withdrawal states as a possible mechanism of bupropion and nortriptyline's smoking cessation action, both drugs were found to ameliorate somatic signs of nicotine withdrawal in rodents."3.74Examining the clinical efficacy of bupropion and nortriptyline as smoking cessation agents in a rodent model of nicotine withdrawal. ( Shoaib, M; Wing, VC, 2007)
"Pharmacological treatments for tobacco dependence, such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), have been shown to be safe and effective interventions for smoking cessation."2.61Interventions to increase adherence to medications for tobacco dependence. ( Aveyard, P; Farley, A; Hollands, GJ; Lindson, N; Naughton, F, 2019)
"Patients with COPD show higher nicotine dependence and seem to have greater difficulty in quitting smoking."2.47[Smoking in COPD]. ( Bernabé Barrios, MJ; Rodríguez Hermosa, JL; Santamaría Rodríguez, B; Zamarro García, C, 2011)
"Effective behavioral and pharmacologic treatments for smoking cessation are available."2.46Comparison of available treatments for tobacco addiction. ( Herman, AI; Sofuoglu, M, 2010)
"Optimization of NRT is of importance in COPD patients because they may be more nicotine dependent and have more difficulties to quit than smokers without COPD."2.45Therapeutic strategies to optimize the efficacy of nicotine replacement therapies. ( Berlin, I, 2009)
"Individuals with mental illness are particularly disadvantaged by their use of tobacco, spending as much as 40% of their income on cigarettes."2.44Use of smoking cessation therapies in individuals with psychiatric illness : an update for prescribers. ( Campbell, LA; Kisely, S, 2008)

Research

Studies (27)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (3.70)18.2507
2000's16 (59.26)29.6817
2010's10 (37.04)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hollands, GJ2
Naughton, F1
Farley, A2
Lindson, N1
Aveyard, P2
van Eerd, EAM1
van Schayck, OCP1
Wesseling, G1
Kotz, D1
Chiamulera, C1
West, RJ1
Hartmann-Boyce, J1
Hong, B1
Livingstone-Banks, J1
Wheat, H1
Fanshawe, TR1
Elrashidi, MY1
Ebbert, JO1
McDermott, MS1
Lindson-Hawley, N1
Vogt, F1
Kusma, B1
Mache, S1
Deissenrieder, F1
Quarcoo, D1
Welte, T1
Groneberg, D1
Berlin, I1
Crain, D1
Bhat, A1
Herman, AI1
Sofuoglu, M1
Dhippayom, T1
Chaiyakunapruk, N1
Jongchansittho, T1
Zamarro García, C1
Bernabé Barrios, MJ1
Santamaría Rodríguez, B1
Rodríguez Hermosa, JL1
DeGraff, AC1
da Costa, CL1
Younes, RN1
Lourenço, MT1
Hall, SM2
Humfleet, GL2
Reus, VI2
Muñoz, RF2
Hartz, DT2
Maude-Griffin, R1
Kotlyar, M1
Hatsukami, DK1
Metcalfe, S1
Moodie, P1
McNee, W1
Schroeder, SA1
Hughes, JR1
Stead, LF1
Lancaster, T1
Hill, A1
Duquet, N1
Cofta-Woerpel, L1
Wright, KL1
Wetter, DW1
Frishman, WH1
Wing, VC1
Shoaib, M1
Kisely, S1
Campbell, LA1
Benowitz, NL1
Tsoh, JY1

Clinical Trials (6)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Helping People Adhere to Their Varenicline Treatment by Co-creating a Conversational Agent: A Feasibility Study[NCT05997901]40 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2022-10-12Recruiting
"A Randomized Open-label, Superiority, Multicenter, Two-arm Intervention Study of the Effect of High-intensity vs. 'Low-intensity' Smoking Cessation Intervention in Active Smokers With COPD"[NCT04088942]Phase 40 participants (Actual)Interventional2023-07-01Withdrawn (stopped due to No funding)
A Phase 2, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Dose-Ranging Study of 100 or 250 μg of TA-NIC to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of the Vaccine as an Aid to Smoking Cessation[NCT00633321]Phase 2522 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2007-05-31Completed
Targeting Orexin to Treat Nicotine Dependence[NCT03999099]Phase 145 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2019-09-26Recruiting
An Innovative Digital Smoking Cessation Intervention for Low-Income Adults With Substance Use Disorder[NCT04419922]100 participants (Actual)Observational2020-04-02Active, not recruiting
Tobacco Treatment Outreach to Reduce Disparities for Primary Care Populations[NCT01156610]706 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-11-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

15 reviews available for nortriptyline and Nicotine Addiction

ArticleYear
Interventions to increase adherence to medications for tobacco dependence.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2019, 08-16, Volume: 8

    Topics: Benzazepines; Bupropion; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Medication Adherence; Nicotinic Agonists

2019
Additional behavioural support as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2019, 06-05, Volume: 6

    Topics: Behavior Therapy; Bupropion; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Nicotinic Agonists; Nortript

2019
Emerging drugs for the treatment of tobacco dependence: 2014 update.
    Expert opinion on emerging drugs, 2014, Volume: 19, Issue:2

    Topics: Atomoxetine Hydrochloride; Benzazepines; Bupropion; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clonidine; Humans; Mec

2014
Interventions to increase adherence to medications for tobacco dependence.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2015, Feb-23, Issue:2

    Topics: Benzazepines; Bupropion; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Medication Adherence; Nicotinic Agonists

2015
Therapeutic strategies to optimize the efficacy of nicotine replacement therapies.
    COPD, 2009, Volume: 6, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Administration, Oral; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepre

2009
Comparison of available treatments for tobacco addiction.
    Current psychiatry reports, 2010, Volume: 12, Issue:5

    Topics: Behavior Therapy; Benzazepines; Bupropion; Humans; Nicotine; Nortriptyline; Quinoxalines; Smoking Ce

2010
Safety of nortriptyline at equivalent therapeutic doses for smoking cessation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Drug safety, 2011, Mar-01, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Hu

2011
[Smoking in COPD].
    Archivos de bronconeumologia, 2011, Volume: 47 Suppl 8

    Topics: Benzazepines; Bupropion; Clonidine; Comorbidity; Disease Progression; Europe; Humans; Motivation; Ni

2011
Managing nicotine addiction.
    Journal of dental education, 2002, Volume: 66, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Inhalation; Adolescent; Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Bupropion; Chewing

2002
Nortriptyline for smoking cessation: a review.
    Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, 2005, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Nortriptyline; Randomized Control

2005
A cost-effectiveness evaluation of single and combined smoking cessation interventions in Texas.
    Texas medicine, 2006, Volume: 102, Issue:8

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Antidepressive Agents; Bupropion; Clonidine; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Decis

2006
[Quit smoking is not just a matter or will].
    Journal de pharmacie de Belgique, 2006, Volume: 61, Issue:4

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Bupropion; Humans; Nicot

2006
Smoking cessation 3: multicomponent interventions.
    Behavioral medicine (Washington, D.C.), 2007,Winter, Volume: 32, Issue:4

    Topics: Behavior Therapy; Bupropion; Clonidine; Combined Modality Therapy; Humans; Motivation; Nicotine; Nor

2007
Smoking cessation pharmacotherapy--nicotine and non-nicotine preparations.
    Preventive cardiology, 2007,Spring, Volume: 10, Issue:2 Suppl 1

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Administration, Inhalation; Benzazepines; Bupropion; Chewing Gum; Clonidi

2007
Use of smoking cessation therapies in individuals with psychiatric illness : an update for prescribers.
    CNS drugs, 2008, Volume: 22, Issue:4

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Bupropion; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dopamine Uptake I

2008

Trials

4 trials available for nortriptyline and Nicotine Addiction

ArticleYear
Predictors of long-term smoking cessation in patients with COPD: results from a randomised controlled trial.
    The European respiratory journal, 2017, Volume: 49, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Nortriptyline; Patient Participation; Prevalence; Pulmonary

2017
Pharmacologic therapy for nicotine addiction.
    Chest, 2002, Volume: 122, Issue:2

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Bupropion; Double-Blind

2002
Stopping smoking: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study comparing nortriptyline to placebo.
    Chest, 2002, Volume: 122, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Double-Blind Method; Humans; Logistic Models; Middle Aged;

2002
Psychological intervention and antidepressant treatment in smoking cessation.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 2002, Volume: 59, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior, Addictive; Bupropion; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined

2002
Psychological intervention and antidepressant treatment in smoking cessation.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 2002, Volume: 59, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior, Addictive; Bupropion; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined

2002
Psychological intervention and antidepressant treatment in smoking cessation.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 2002, Volume: 59, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior, Addictive; Bupropion; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined

2002
Psychological intervention and antidepressant treatment in smoking cessation.
    Archives of general psychiatry, 2002, Volume: 59, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior, Addictive; Bupropion; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Combined

2002

Other Studies

8 other studies available for nortriptyline and Nicotine Addiction

ArticleYear
What role does dopamine really play in tobacco addiction?
    Addiction (Abingdon, England), 2018, Volume: 113, Issue:8

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Bupropion; Dopamine; Humans; Nortriptyline; Nucleus Accumbens; Smo

2018
[Current and future medical drugs for smoking cessation].
    Laryngo- rhino- otologie, 2009, Volume: 88, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior Therapy; Benzazepines; Bupropion; Cannabi

2009
Current treatment options in smoking cessation.
    Hospital practice (1995), 2010, Volume: 38, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; Antidepressive Agents; Behavior Therapy; Benzazepines; Bupropion; Clonidi

2010
PHARMAC and tobacco control in New Zealand: two licensed funded options are already available.
    The New Zealand medical journal, 2005, Jun-24, Volume: 118, Issue:1217

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Bupropion; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Drug Industry; Evidence-Based Medicine;

2005
What to do with a patient who smokes.
    JAMA, 2005, Jul-27, Volume: 294, Issue:4

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Bupropion; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Clonidine; Counseling; Hotlines

2005
What to do with a patient who smokes.
    JAMA, 2005, Jul-27, Volume: 294, Issue:4

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Bupropion; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Clonidine; Counseling; Hotlines

2005
What to do with a patient who smokes.
    JAMA, 2005, Jul-27, Volume: 294, Issue:4

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Bupropion; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Clonidine; Counseling; Hotlines

2005
What to do with a patient who smokes.
    JAMA, 2005, Jul-27, Volume: 294, Issue:4

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Bupropion; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Clonidine; Counseling; Hotlines

2005
Examining the clinical efficacy of bupropion and nortriptyline as smoking cessation agents in a rodent model of nicotine withdrawal.
    Psychopharmacology, 2007, Volume: 195, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Bupropion; Disease Models, Animal; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug;

2007
Treating tobacco addiction--nicotine or no nicotine?
    The New England journal of medicine, 1997, Oct-23, Volume: 337, Issue:17

    Topics: Antidepressive Agents; Bupropion; Humans; Nicotine; Nortriptyline; Smoking Cessation; Substance With

1997
Development of major depression after treatment for smoking cessation.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2000, Volume: 157, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Central Nervous System Stimulants; Chewing Gum; Combined Modality Therapy; Comorbidity; Depre

2000