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Norpramin |
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- Description - |
Norpramin is used in the treatment of depression. It is one of a family of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Drugs in this class are thought to work by affecting the levels of the brain's natural chemical messengers (called neurotransmitters), and adjusting the brain's response to them.
Norpramin has also been used to treat bulimia and attention deficit disorders, and to help with cocaine withdrawal. |
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Abdominal cramps,agitation,anxiety,black tongue,black,red,or blue spots on skin,blurred vision,breast development in males,breast enlargement in females,confusion,constipation,delusions,diarrhea,dilated pupils,disorientation,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,excessive or spontaneous flow of milk,fatigue,fever,flushing,frequent urination or difficulty or delay in urinating,hallucinations,headache,heart attack,heartbeat irregularities,hepatitis,high or low blood pressure,high or low blood sugar,hives,impotence,increased or decreased sex drive,inflammation of the mouth,insomnia,intestinal blockage,lack of coordination,light-headedness (especially when rising from lying down),loss of appetite,loss of hair,mild elation,nausea,nightmares,odd taste in mouth,painful ejaculation,palpitations,purplish spots on the skin,rapid heartbeat,restlessness,ringing in the ears,seizures,sensitivity to light,skin itching and rash,sore throat,stomach pain,stroke,sweating,swelling due to fluid retention (especia |
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Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Drugs that improve breathing, such as Proventil
Drugs that relax certain muscles, such as Bentyl
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Guanethidine (Ismelin)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sedatives/hypnotics (Halcion, Valium)
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Thyroid medications (Synthroid)
Extreme drowsiness and other potentially serious effects can result if Norpramin is combined with alcohol or other depressants, including narcotic painkillers such as Percocet and Demerol, sleeping medications such as Halcion and Nembutal, and tranquilizers such as Valium and Xanax.
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- Manufacturer - |
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Aventis Pharmaceuticals |
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300 Somerset Corporate Boulevard |
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Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2854 |
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USA |
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