What is Tofranil prescribed for?

What is Tofranil prescribed for?

This medication is used to treat depression. It is also used with other therapies for the treatment of nighttime bed-wetting (enuresis) in children. Using this medication to treat depression may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.

What are the side effects of imipramine?

Imipramine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• nausea.
• drowsiness.
• weakness or tiredness.
• excitement or anxiety.
• nightmares.
• dry mouth.
• skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual.
• changes in appetite or weight.

Does Tofranil cause weight gain?

Other antidepressant medications, including tricylics (like Elavil and Tofranil) and MAO inhibitors (drugs like Parnate and Nardil), may also cause patients to gain weight with both long-term and short-term use.

Why is imipramine bad for you?

Imipramine may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.

Who should not take imipramine?

You should not breastfeed while using imipramine. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Imipramine is not approved to treat depression in anyone younger than 18 years old. Imipramine should not be used to treat bed-wetting in a child younger than 6 years old.

Tofranil® (imipramine hydrochloride) is a tricyclic antidepressant that is prescribed to treat a couple of conditions related to the nervous system.

Can Tofranil cause withdrawal symptoms?

Withdrawal symptoms of Tofranil can include but are not limited to flu-like symptoms, sleep problems, crying spells, and lack of coordination . It is not recommended that antidepressant use is stopped abruptly, so talk to your doctor before you discontinue use and seek medical attention if necessary.

Is Ritalin a medication?

Ritalin is a stimulant medication that affects the central nervous system. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), and narcolepsy . Ritalin helps to increase attention and control symptoms such as hyperactivity and impulsiveness.