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Norpramin

Overview

  • About Norpramin

Tell your doctor if you develop a fever and sore throat while you are taking Norpramin. He may want to do some blood tests.


Possible food and drug interactions when taking Norpramin

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People who take antidepressant drugs known as MAO inhibitors (including phenelzine and tranylcypromine) should not take Norpramin.

If Norpramin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Norpramin with the following:

  • Cimetidine
  • Drugs that improve breathing, such as albuterol
  • Drugs that relax certain muscles, such as dicyclomine
  • Fluoxetine
  • Guanethidine
  • Paroxetine
  • Sedatives/hypnotics
  • Sertraline
  • Thyroid medications

Extreme drowsiness and other potentially serious effects can result if Norpramin is combined with alcohol or other depressants, including narcotic painkillers such as meperidine and oxycodone, sleeping medications such as pentobarbital and triazolam, and tranquilizers such as alprazolam and diazepam.


Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

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Pregnant women or mothers who are nursing an infant should use Norpramin only when the potential benefits clearly outweigh the potential risks. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.


Recommended dosage for Norpramin

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Your doctor will tailor the dose to your individual needs.

ADULTS


The usual dose ranges from 100 to 200 milligrams per day, taken in 1 dose or divided into smaller doses. If needed, dosages may gradually be increased to 300 milligrams a day. Dosages above 300 milligrams per day are not recommended.

CHILDREN


Norpramin is not recommended for children.

OLDER ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS


The usual dose ranges from 25 to 100 milligrams per day. If needed, dosages may gradually be increased to 150 milligrams a day. Doses above 150 milligrams per day are not recommended.


Overdosage

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Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. An overdosage of Norpramin can be fatal. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical help immediately.

  • Symptoms of overdose may include:
    Agitation, coma, confusion, convulsions, dilated pupils, disturbed concentration, drowsiness, extremely low blood pressure, hallucinations, high fever, irregular heart rate, low body temperature, overactive reflexes, rigid muscles, stupor, vomiting

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