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Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant sometimes used in myeloma care to help manage peripheral neuropathy pain. Hoarseness isn't a commonly highlighted side effect specific to myeloma patients taking it, but dry mouth is a well-known side effect of nortriptyline, which could contribute to throat discomfort or voice Show Full Answer

Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant sometimes used in myeloma care to help manage peripheral neuropathy pain. Hoarseness isn't a commonly highlighted side effect specific to myeloma patients taking it, but dry mouth is a well-known side effect of nortriptyline, which could contribute to throat discomfort or voice changes.

It's worth considering a few things:

- Dry mouth from nortriptyline can irritate the throat and affect the voice
- Oral thrush (a fungal mouth infection) can occur in myeloma patients due to immune suppression from treatments, and this can also cause hoarseness
- Some myeloma treatments themselves can cause mouth and throat issues

The best step is to flag this symptom with your oncologist or prescribing doctor. They can help determine whether the nortriptyline, another medication, or something myeloma-related is the cause — and adjust accordingly.

Don't stop or change the dose on your own without medical guidance.

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