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Tofranil

· Trade Name
TOFRANIL

· Generic Name
Imipramine

· Drug Class
Anti-depressant medication
Tricyclic antidepressant medication

· How It Works
Medication inhibits neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin reuptake

· Serious Side Effects
bone marrow toxicity
depression
hallucinations
heart arrhythmias
heart attack
heart block
hepatitis
high blood pressure
low blood pressure
mania
movement disorders
passing out
prolongation of heart electrical interval QT
psychosis
seizures
stroke
thinking of suicide
tissue swelling

· Common Side Effects
blurry vision
dizziness
drowsiness
dry mouth
confusion
constipation
fast heart rate
impotence
increased appetite
insomnia
itch
libido changes
nausea
palpitations
rash
sweating
tremor
urinary retention
urinary frequency
vomiting
weakness
weight gain

Posted on April 28, 2009