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Treats depression. Belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.
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Surmontil |
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Trimipramine Maleate
Surmontil
Uses
Treats depression. Belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.
Storage
- Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet, Capsule.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
If you are taking trimipramine for depression, it may be several weeks before you feel better.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide.
- Read and follow these instructions carefully.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
- Ask your pharmacist for the Medication Guide if you do not have one.
- Your doctor might ask you to sign some forms to show that you understand this information.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Severe confusion or hallucinations
Unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat
Yellow skin or eyes
Hives, rash, or swelling of face, lips, or tongue
Difficulty going to the bathroom (urinating)
Extreme excitement or irritability
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trimipramine or any other tricyclic antidepressant (such as Elavil®, Anafranil®, or Sinequan®).
- You should not take trimipramine if you have had a recent heart attack or have taken an MAO inhibitor drug (such as Parnate®, Nardil®, Marplan®) within the past 14 days.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk your doctor before taking this medicine.
Be sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, liver disease, seizures, glaucoma, thyroid problems, or problems with urination.
For some children and teenagers, this medicine can increase thoughts of suicide.
- All of the warnings in this leaflet are true for a child or teenager who is using this medicine.
- Tell your doctor right away if you start to feel more depressed.
- Also tell your doctor right away if you have thoughts about hurting yourself.
- Report any unusual thoughts or behaviors that trouble you, especially if they are new or get worse quickly.
- Make sure your caregiver knows if you have trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless.
- Also tell your doctor if you have sudden or strong feelings, such as feeling nervous, angry, restless, violent, or scared.
- Let your doctor know if you or anyone in your family has bipolar disorder (manic-depressive) or has tried to commit suicide.
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Trimipramine may make you sleepy or dizzy.
- Be careful if driving a car or using machinery.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
- Use a sunscreen when out doors.
- Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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