Review the side-effects of Protriptyline Hydrochloride 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- Heart attack, stroke, heart block, abnormal heart rhythm, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, fast heart rate, and palpitations.
Central Nervous System - Confusional states, hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, psychosis, sleeplessness, panic, abnormal dreams, seizures, incoordination, tremor, nerve disease, numbness, tingling, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and headache.
Allergic - Drug fever, skin rash, hives, itching, photosensitization, swelling (general, or of face and tongue).
Blood - Bone marrow depression, decrease in white blood pressure, platelets, bruising, eosinophilia.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea, peculiar taste, mouth ulcer, abdominal cramps, and black tongue.
Genitourinary - Impotence, increased or decreased libido; breast enlargement in the male, breast enlargement and spontaneous milk secretion in the female, testicular swelling, elevation or depression of blood sugar levels.
Miscellaneous - Jaundice, altered liver function, hair loss, flushing, weight gain or loss; urinary frequency, nighttime urination, perspiration.
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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- Heart attack, stroke, heart block, abnormal heart rhythm, high blood pressure, low blood pressure, fast heart rate, and palpitations.
Central Nervous System - Confusional states, hallucinations, disorientation, delusions, anxiety, restlessness, agitation, psychosis, sleeplessness, panic, abnormal dreams, seizures, incoordination, tremor, nerve disease, numbness, tingling, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, fatigue, and headache.
Allergic - Drug fever, skin rash, hives, itching, photosensitization, swelling (general, or of face and tongue).
Blood - Bone marrow depression, decrease in white blood pressure, platelets, bruising, eosinophilia.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea, peculiar taste, mouth ulcer, abdominal cramps, and black tongue.
Genitourinary - Impotence, increased or decreased libido; breast enlargement in the male, breast enlargement and spontaneous milk secretion in the female, testicular swelling, elevation or depression of blood sugar levels.
Miscellaneous - Jaundice, altered liver function, hair loss, flushing, weight gain or loss; urinary frequency, nighttime urination, perspiration.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Protriptyline Hydrochloride
Protriptyline Hydrochloride(Vivactil) generic is a tricyclic antidepressant, prescribed for depression.Brand Names or Trade Names of Protriptyline Hydrochloride
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