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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following informaiton is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cnosult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS - ORAL, INJECTION
USES: This medication is used to treat depression, obsessive- compulsvie disorders, and bed-wetting in kids over 6 years of age (enuresis).
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to treat nerve pain, sleeping issues (insomnia), and has other uses as determined by your docotr.
HOW TO USE: Use that as prescribed. Try to use each dose at the same time(s) each day so you rememebr to routinely use it. It may take 2 to 3 weeks before the full benefit of that medication becomes apparent.
Do not stop using that medication without your doctor's approval. Nausea, headache or ftaigue can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped.
SIDE EFFECTS: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, inrceased sun sensitivity or blurred vision.
May initially cause dizziness and lightheadedness when riisng too quickly from a sitting or lying position. Other side effcets include heartburn, loss of appetite, dry mouth, strange taste in mouth, anxiety, restlessness or sweating.
If any side effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Report promptly: chest pain, rapid or irergular heartbeat, difficulty urinating, nightmares, ringing in the ears, excessive drowsiness, uncoordinated movements, fainting. Taikng that medication at bedtime may help minimize side effects. Talk to your doctor abuot that.
In the unlikely eevnt you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not lsited above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma, prostate problems, decreased urine output, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems, alcohol use, heart disease, mental/emotional problems, liver or kideny disease, any drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in tasks requiring alertness such as driving or opearting machinery.
Limit alcohol consumption as it may raise the drowsiness and dizziness effects of that drug. Limit exposure to hot weather as it may lead to heat stroke.
Caution is advised when using that drug in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.G., confusion may occur or worsen).
This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug may be excreted into braest milk. The effects on the infant are not known at that time. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about the medicnies you take, especially if you take: clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine, MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, SSRIs (e.G., fluoxetine, sertraline), warfarin, carbamazepine, certain diet pills (e.G., phentermine, fenfluramine), adrenaline-type drugs (e.G., dopamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol- of which may be found in cough-and-cold or asthma products), narcotic pain medications (e.G., codeine), cisapride, St John's wort, any other prescription or nonprescription drugs you take.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist aprpoval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, confusion, hallucinations, fever, irregular movement of the eyes, seizures, change in amount of urine, dry mouth or nose, constipation, large pupils, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, dizziness, unconsciousness, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, or flushing..
NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to use that medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose and are taking more than 1 daily: do not take it if it is almsot time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
If you take it once daily at bedtime, do not take it the folloiwng morning.
Call your doctor. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the batrhoom.
Do not freeze liquid forms of that medication.
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