Imavate Oral

In Depth

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

easy bruising/bleeding
signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
severe stomach/abdominal pain
dark urine
yellowing of eyes/skin

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

chest pain
slow/fast/irregular heartbeat
fainting
seizures
slurred speech
weakness on one side of the body
vision changes

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Imavate Oral Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline); or if you have any other allergies.

This medication should not be used if you have a certain medical condition. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have had:

a recent heart attack

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

breathing problems (e.g., asthma, chronic bronchitis)
certain eye problems (e.g., glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure)
diabetes
eating disorders (e.g., bulimia)
heart problems (e.g., arrhythmias, coronary artery disease)
liver problems
kidney problems
personal or family history of other mental/mood conditions (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia)
seizures
overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
trouble urinating (e.g., due to enlarged prostate)
any condition that may increase your risk of seizures (e.g., alcohol/sedative dependency, use of electroconvulsive therapy, brain injury/disease such as stroke)
certain types of tumors (e.g., pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma)