Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Wellbutrin
Most important fact about Wellbutrin SR
Wellbutrin SR is associated with an increased risk of seizures. This risk is greater at higher doses (approximately 4 in 1,000 patients at dosages of 300 to 450 milligrams a day). Certain factors increase the risk of seizure, including:
A history of head trauma or previous seizure
Central nervous system tumor
Severe liver disease such as cirrhosis
A history of eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia
Excessive use of alcohol, or abrupt withdrawal from alcohol or sedatives
Taking medications that lower the seizure threshold (see "Possible food and drug interactions when taking Wellbutrin SR")
To minimize the risk of seizures, dose increases should be done gradually, and the total daily dose of Wellbutrin SR should not exceed 450 milligrams. Additionally, the doctor should be aware of all your medical conditions, and you should not take any other medications (both prescription and over-the-counter) unless the doctor approves.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Tofranil
Tofranil
Generic name: Imipramine hydrochloride
Brand names: Tofranil, Tofranil-PM
Why is Tofranil prescribed?
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 with bulimia, 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.
Tofranil-PM, which is usually taken once daily at bedtime, is approved to treat major depression.
Most important fact about Tofranil
Serious, sometimes fatal, reactions have been known to occur when drugs such as Tofranil are taken with another type of antidepressant called an MAO inhibitor. Drugs in this category include Nardil and Parnate. Do not take Tofranil within 2 weeks of taking one of these drugs. Make sure your doctor and pharmacist know of all the medications you are taking.
How should you take Tofranil?
Tofranil may be taken with or without food.
You should not take Tofranil with alcohol.
Do not stop taking Tofranil if you feel no immediate effect. It can take from 1 to 3 weeks for improvement to begin.
Tofranil can cause dry mouth. Sucking hard candy or chewing gum can help this problem.
--If you miss a dose...
If you take 1 dose a day at bedtime, contact your doctor. Do not take the dose in the morning because of possible side effects.
If you take 2 or more doses a day, take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
--Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature in a tightly closed container.