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 | How to use Trimipramine comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken one to three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take trimipramine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will start you on a low dose of trimipramine and gradually increase your dose. It may take up to 4 weeks before you feel the benefit of trimipramine. Continue to take trimipramine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking trimipramine without talking to your doctor. |
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 | Side Effects Trimipramine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: upset stomach vomiting diarrhea stomach pain drowsiness weakness or tiredness excitement or anxiety confusion dizziness headache difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep nightmares dry mouth changes in appetite or weight constipation difficulty urinating frequent urination blurred vision changes in sex drive or ability excessive sweating ringing in the ears painful, burning, or tingling feeling in the hands or feet Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms slow or difficult speech shuffling walk persistent fine tremor or inability to sit still fever and sore throat difficulty breathing or swallowing severe skin rash yellowing of the skin or eyes seizures seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist (hallucinating) chest pain pounding or irregular heartbeat Trimipramine may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. |
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 | Drug Interaction Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet. |
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 | Over Dose In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911. |
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 | Notes Keep all appointments with your doctor. Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription |
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| Missed Dose Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. |
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| Uses Trimipramine is used to treat depression. Trimipramine is in a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (mood elevators). It works by increasing the amount of certain natural substances in the brain. |
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| Other Uses Trimipramine is also used sometimes to treat ulcers. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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 | Storage Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. |
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 | Precaution before taking trimipramine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to trimipramine, clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), or any other medications. do not take trimipramine if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, including phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate). You must wait at least 2 weeks after stopping to take MAO inibitors before starting to take trimipramine. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: cimetidine (Tagamet); decongestants; guanethidine (Ismelin); ipratropium (Atrovent); medications for irritable bowel disease, motion sickness, Parkinson's disease, ulcers, or urinary problems; medications for |
