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Tofranil

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Tofranil is a tertiary amine tricyclic which is a kind of tricyclic type drug (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiting drug, atypical anti-psychotic drug).

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21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Generic Drug

Imipramine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Feeling anxious
Tremor
Increased appetite
Drowsiness
Itching or burning
Restlessness
Weight gain
Itchy rash
Confusion
Dizziness
Poor coordination
Heart palpitations
Loss of coordination
Paresthesia
Loss of strength
Blurred vision
Disorientation
Gynecomastia
Numbness or tingling
Shaking hands or tremor
Cloudy or blurred vision
Enlarged male breasts
Itchy skin

Serious

Balance problems
Suicidal thoughts
Low blood pressure on standing
Hallucinations

Treats

Depression
Condition
Chronic pain syndrome
Condition

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