Maprotiline (Systemic)
Brand Names : Ludiomil
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is
very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This
will allow your dosage to be changed if necessary and will help to reduce
side effects.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants
(medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness).
Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever,
other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine;
prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures;
or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check
with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using this medicine
.
This medicine may cause blurred vision, especially during the first few
weeks of treatment. It may also cause some people to become drowsy or less
alert than they are normally. If these effects occur,
do not drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if
you are not alert or able to see well
.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur
,
especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly
may help. If this problem continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.
Maprotiline may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless
gum or candy, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute.
However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check
with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase
the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus
infections.
Before having any kind of surgery, dental treatment,
or emergency treatment, tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that
you are using this medicine
. Taking maprotiline together with medicines
that are used during surgery or dental or emergency treatments may increase
the CNS depressant effects.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking
with your doctor
. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the
amount you are taking before stopping completely. This will allow your body
to adjust properly and will reduce the possibility of unwanted effects.
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