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- Description - |
Tofranil is used to treat depression. It is a member of the family of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.
Tofranil is also used on a short term basis, along with behavioral therapies, to treat bed-wetting in children aged 6 and older. Its effectiveness may decrease with longer use.
Some doctors also prescribe Tofranil to treat bulimia, attention deficit disorder in children, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. |
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Abdominal cramps,agitation,anxiety,black tongue,bleeding sores,blood disorders,blurred vision,breast development in males,confusion,congestive heart failure,constipation or diarrhea,cough,fever,sore throat,delusions,dilated pupils,disorientation,dizziness,drowsiness,dry mouth,episodes of elation or irritability,excessive or spontaneous flow of milk,fatigue,fever,flushing,frequent urination or difficulty or delay in urinating,hair loss,hallucinations,headache,heart attack,heart failure,high blood pressure,high or low blood sugar,high pressure of fluid in the eyes,hives,impotence,increased or decreased sex drive,inflammation of the mouth,insomnia,intestinal blockage,irregular heartbeat,lack of coordination,light-headedness (especially when rising from lying down),loss of appetite,nausea,nightmares,odd taste in mouth,palpitations,purple or reddish-brown spots on skin,rapid heartbeat,restlessness,ringing in the ears,seizures,sensitivity to light,skin itching and rash,stomach upset,stroke,s |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Antidepressants that act on serotonin, including Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft
Barbiturates such as Nembutal and Seconal
Blood pressure medications such as Ismelin, Catapres, and Wytensin
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Decongestants such as Sudafed
Drugs that control spasms, such as Cogentin
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
Flecainide (Tambocor)
Major tranquilizers such as Mellaril and Thorazine
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Norepinephrine
Other antidepressants such as Elavil and Pamelor
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Propafenone (Rythmol)
Quinidine (Quinaglute)
Thyroid medications such as Synthroid
Tranquilizers and sleep aids such as Halcion, Xanax, and Valium
Extreme drowsiness and other potentially serious effects can result if Tofranil is combined with alcohol or other mental depressants, such as narcotic painkillers (Percocet), sleeping medications (Halcion), or tranquilizers (Valium).
If you are switchi |
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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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