Treats depression. Belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.
Brand Names:
Surmontil
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trimipramine or any other tricyclic antidepressant (such as Elavil®, Anafranil®, or Sinequan®). You should not take trimipramine if you have had a recent heart attack or have taken an MAO inhibitor drug (such as Parnate®, Nardil®, Marplan®) within the past 14 days.
Uses:
Tablet, Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
If you are taking trimipramine for depression, it may be several weeks before you feel better.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking cimetidine (Tagamet®) or any medicines that could make you sleepy such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy pills, other medicine for depression, tranquilizers, antihistamines, and strong pain killers.
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk your doctor before taking this medicine.
Be sure your doctor knows if you have heart or liver disease, seizures, glaucoma, thyroid problems, or problems with urination.
Trimipramine may make you sleepy or dizzy. Be careful if driving a car or using machinery.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when out doors. Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Severe confusion or hallucinations
Unexplained fever, chills, or sore throat
Yellow skin or eyes
Hives, rash, or swelling of face, lips, or tongue
Difficulty going to the bathroom (urinating)
Extreme excitement or irritability
Drowsiness or dizziness
Headache
Dry mouth or blurred vision that does not go away after a few days
