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Pamelor |
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- Description - |
Pamelor is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of depression. It is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants.
Some doctors also prescribe Pamelor to treat chronic hives, premenstrual depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, and bedwetting. |
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Abdominal cramps,agitation,anxiety,black tongue,blurred vision,breast development in males,breast enlargement,confusion,constipation,delusions,diarrhea,dilation of pupils,disorientation,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,excessive or spontaneous flow of milk,excessive urination at night,fatigue,fever,fluid retention,flushing,frequent urination,hair loss,hallucinations,headache,heart attack,high or low blood pressure,high or low blood sugar,hives,impotence,inability to sleep,inability to urinate,increased or decreased sex drive,inflammation of the mouth,intestinal blockage,itching,loss of appetite,loss of coordination,nausea,nightmares,numbness,panic,perspiration,pins and needles in the arms and legs,rapid, fluttery, or irregular heartbeat,rash,reddish or purplish spots on skin,restlessness,ringing in the ears,seizures,sensitivity to light,stomach upset,strange taste,stroke,swelling of the testicles,swollen glands,tingling,tremors,vision problems,vomiting,weakness,weight gain or loss,yellow |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Airway-opening drugs such as Ventolin and Proventil
Antidepressants such as Wellbutrin and Desyrel
Antidepressants that act on serotonin, such as Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft
Blood pressure medications such as Catapres and Esimil
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
Drugs for heart irregularities, such as Tambocor and Rythmol
Drugs that control spasms, such as Donnatal and Bentyl
Levodopa (Larodopa)
Major tranquilizers such as Thorazine and Mellaril
Quinidine (Quinidex)
Reserpine (Diupres)
Stimulants such as Dexedrine
Thyroid medication such as Synthroid
Warfarin (Coumadin)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Mallinckrodt Medical Inc |
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675 McDonnell Boulevard, PO Box 5840 |
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St. Louis, MO 63134 |
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USA |
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