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Tofranil: useful modern medicine. uses of Tofranil Tofranil is used to treat depression. Using this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily life. Tofranil pamoate belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by restoring balance of certain natural substances ( neurotransmitters ) in brain. how to use of Tofranil Read the Medication Guide available from your pharmacist. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if we have any questions.
Take Tofranil by mouth with or without food, usually once daily at bedtime or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your age, medical condition and response to therapy. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Teenagers and elderly patients may need to start with other forms of Tofranil ( e. g. , Tofranil hydrochloride ) to start at a dose that's low enough.
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully. Do not take more or less medication or take it more frequently than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster and your risk of side effects will increase. Use Tofranil regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help we remember, use it at same time ( s ) each day.
It is important to continue taking Tofranil even if we feel well. Don't suddenly stop taking Tofranil without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
When Tofranil is used for depression, it may take up to 3 weeks before we experience full benefits.
Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. other used of Tofranil This section contains uses of Tofranil that aren't listed in approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use Tofranil for a condition that's listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
Tofranil may also be used for treatment of anxiety, panic disorders, and certain types of ongoing pain. side effects of Tofranil See also Warning section. Dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, stomach cramps, weight gain/loss, and increased sweating may occur while use Tofranil. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Tofranil because he or she has judged that benefit to we is greater than risk of side effects. Many people using Tofranil don't have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:
Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:
A very serious allergic reaction to Tofranil is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If we notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. precautions of Tofranil Before taking Tofranil, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're allergic to it; or to other tricyclic antidepressants ( e. g. , amitriptyline ) ; or if you have any other allergies.
Tofranil should not be used if we have a certain medical condition. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if we have had:
Before using Tofranil, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that we are taking Tofranil.
Tofranil may make we dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision; use caution while engaging in activities requiring alertness or clear vision such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages.
To decrease dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.
Tofranil may make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
If we have diabetes, Tofranil may make it harder to control your blood sugar levels. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed by your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you have symptoms such as increased thirst/urination, shakiness, unusual sweating, or hunger. Your anti-diabetic medication or diet may need to be adjusted.
Caution is advised when using Tofranil in elderly because they may be more sensitive to side effects of drug, especially effects on the heart and mental/mood changes ( e. g. , confusion, agitation ) .
Caution is advised when using Tofranil in children. ( See also Warning section. )
Tofranil should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Infants born to mothers who have taken similar medications during pregnancy may have symptoms such as trouble urinating, prolonged sleepiness, shaking, and seizures. Discuss risks and benefits with your doctor.
Tofranil passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding while using Tofranil isn't recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. interactions of Tofranil Your healthcare professionals ( e. g. , doctor or pharmacist ) may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring we for it. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Tofranil shouldn't be used with following medications because very serious, possibly fatal interactions may occur:
Avoid taking MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks before, during and after treatment with Tofranil. In some cases a serious, possibly fatal drug interaction may occur while use Tofranil.
If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting Tofranil pamoate.
Before using Tofranil, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products we may use, especially of:
If we have been taking fluoxetine, wait at least 5 weeks after your last dose before starting Tofranil.
Cigarette smoking decreases blood levels of this medication. Tell your doctor if we smoke or if we have recently stopped smoking.
Other drugs besides Tofranil pamoate that may affect heart rhythm ( QTc prolongation in EKG ) include amiodarone, dofetilide, erythromycin, procainamide, sotalol, and sparfloxacin, among others. QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal irregular heartbeat. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details and for instructions on how we may decrease your risk of this effect.
Also report use of drugs which might increase seizure risk ( decrease seizure threshold ) when combined with Tofranil such as bupropion, isoniazid ( INH ) , theophylline, and tramadol, among others. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if we also take drugs that cause drowsiness such as certain antihistamines ( e. g. , diphenhydramine ) , anti-anxiety drugs ( e. g. , diazepam ) , anti-seizure drugs ( e. g. , levetiracetam ) , drugs for motion sickness ( e. g. , meclizine ) .
Check labels on all your medicines ( e. g. , cough-and-cold products ) because they may contain drowsiness-containing ingredients or decongestants that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Ask your pharmacist about safe use of those products.
This document doesn't contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using Tofranil, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share list with your doctor and pharmacist.
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