Review the side-effects of Desipramine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Low/high blood pressure, palpitations, heart block, heart attack, stroke, abnormal heart rhythm, fast heart rate and sudden death.
Psychiatric- Confusion, hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, sleeplessness and abnormal dreams.
Central Nervous System- Numbness, tingling, incoordination, tremors, nerve disease, seizures and alterations in EEG patterns.
Eye and ENT- Dry mouth, blurred vision, visual disturbances, dilatation of pupil and increased eye pressure.
Allergic- Skin rash, hives, itching, photosensitivity, swelling in the face and tongue or general and fever.
Blood- Bone marrow depression.
Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, peculiar taste, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, black tongue, jaundice, liver inflammation, constipation, intestinal obstruction.
Genitourinary- Breast enlargement in male, milk secretion in the female, increased or decreased sexual drive, impotence, painful ejaculation, testicular swelling, urinary retention, delayed urination and dilation of urinary tract.
Miscellaneous - Weight gain or loss, flushing, urinary frequency, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache, fever and hair loss.
Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heat stroke may occur.
Norpramin
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Low/high blood pressure, palpitations, heart block, heart attack, stroke, abnormal heart rhythm, fast heart rate and sudden death.
Psychiatric- Confusion, hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, sleeplessness and abnormal dreams.
Central Nervous System- Numbness, tingling, incoordination, tremors, nerve disease, seizures and alterations in EEG patterns.
Eye and ENT- Dry mouth, blurred vision, visual disturbances, dilatation of pupil and increased eye pressure.
Allergic- Skin rash, hives, itching, photosensitivity, swelling in the face and tongue or general and fever.
Blood- Bone marrow depression.
Gastrointestinal- Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, peculiar taste, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, black tongue, jaundice, liver inflammation, constipation, intestinal obstruction.
Genitourinary- Breast enlargement in male, milk secretion in the female, increased or decreased sexual drive, impotence, painful ejaculation, testicular swelling, urinary retention, delayed urination and dilation of urinary tract.
Miscellaneous - Weight gain or loss, flushing, urinary frequency, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, headache, fever and hair loss.
Other Precautions :
Patient may develop with increased risk of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with the following symptoms: confusion, abnormal thinking, fast or irregular heartbeat, sweating, fever and muscle stiffness. If it is so consult with your doctor.Avoid becoming overheated; otherwise heat stroke may occur.
Drug Name : Desipramine
Desipramine(Norpramin) generic is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression. It elevates mood by raising the level of neurotransmitters in nerves of the brain.Brand Names or Trade Names of Desipramine
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Norpramin
