| What is Imipramine?
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Imipramine is used to treat depression. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Imipramine?
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Imipramine side effects may include abdominal cramps, agitation, anxiety, black tongue, bleeding sores, blood disorders, blurred vision, breast development in males, confusion, congestive heart failure, constipation or diarrhea, cough, fever, sore throat, delusions, dilated pupils, disorientation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, episodes of elation or irritability, excessive or spontaneous flow of milk, fatigue, fever, flushing, frequent urination or difficulty or delay in urinating, hair loss, hallucinations, headache, heart attack, heart failure, high blood pressure, high or low blood sugar, high pressure of fluid in the eyes, hives, impotence, increased or decreased sex drive, inflammation of the mouth, insomnia, intestinal blockage, irregular heartbeat, lack of coordination, light-headedness, loss of appetite, nausea, nightmares, odd taste in mouth, palpitations, purple or reddish-brown spots on skin, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, ringing in the ears, seizures, sensitivity to light,
skin itching and rash, stomach upset, stroke, sweating, swelling due to fluid retention (especially in face or tongue), swelling of breasts, swelling of testicles, swollen glands, tendency to fall, tingling, pins and needles, and numbness in hands and feet, tremors, visual problems, vomiting, weakness, weight gain or loss,
and yellowed skin and whites of eyes.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. |
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| How is Imipramine taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Imipramine provided by your doctor. Imipramine
may be taken with or without food. You should not take Imipramine with alcohol. Do not stop taking
Imipramine if you feel no immediate effect. It can take from 1 to 3 weeks for improvement to begin.
Imipramine can cause dry mouth. Sucking hard candy or chewing gum can help this problem.
If you miss a dose and you take 1 dose a day at bedtime, contact your doctor. Do not take the dose in the morning because of possible side effects. If you take 2 or more doses a day, take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Imipramine with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Imipramine. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Imipramine with albuterol, antidepressants that act on serotonin,
barbiturates, blood pressure medications, carbamazepine, cimetidine,
decongestants, drugs that control spasms, epinephrine, flecainide, major tranquilizers,
methylphenidate, norepinephrine, other antidepressants, phenytoin,
propafenone, quinidine, thyroid medications, or tranquilizers and sleep aids. Extreme drowsiness and other potentially serious effects can result if
Imipramine is combined with alcohol or other mental depressants, such as narcotic
painkillers, sleeping medications, or tranquilizers. If you are switching from Prozac, wait at least 5 weeks after your last dose of Prozac before starting
Imipramine. |
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| How should I store Imipramine?
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Store Imipramine at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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