Mental Health Articles A-Z
Manic depression symptoms, while covering a range of emotions, are characterized by dramatic mood swings. This eMedTV resource explains the symptoms of manic depression in more detail, including how they can be mistaken for other problems.
Maprotiline is a medication that can be prescribed to treat depression and anxiety related to depression. This eMedTV page explains how maprotiline works and lists possible side effects of the drug. Maprotilene is a common misspelling of maprotiline.
Maprotiline is a prescription medicine that is licensed for treating depression. This eMedTV Web page discusses maprotiline uses in more detail, explains how the medication works, and describes possible side effects that may occur.
Common maprotiline alternatives may include other antidepressants or various therapy programs. This eMedTV page lists medication alternatives to maprotiline and describes electroconvulsive therapy, natural therapies, and psychotherapy in more detail.
Breastfeeding women who are taking maprotiline may pass the drug to the nursing child through breast milk. This eMedTV segment explains the importance of talking to your doctor about maprotiline and breastfeeding.
Dry mouth is a side effect that has been reported in up to 22 percent of people taking maprotiline. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on maprotiline and dry mouth, including a list of tips for dry mouth relief.
Using maprotiline during pregnancy doesn't appear to pose health risks to the unborn child. This eMedTV article discusses maprotiline and pregnancy in more detail and explains the clinical findings on using the drug in pregnant animals.
People taking antidepressants like maprotiline may experience suicidal thoughts or behavior. This eMedTV article discusses clinical findings on maprotiline and suicide, and explains who may be at a higher risk for developing suicidal behavior.
Weight gain is a side effect that may occur with the use of maprotiline. This part of the eMedTV library offers more information on maprotiline and weight gain, and explains what your doctor may recommend if weight gain occurs.
The recommended starting dose of maprotiline is 75 mg daily, taken all at once or in several smaller doses. This eMedTV article also offers maprotiline dosing recommendations for elderly people who are being treated for depression.
Symptoms of a maprotiline overdose may include drowsiness, rapid heart rate, or high fever. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible signs of a maprotiline overdose and describes treatment options that are available.
Maprotiline Sexual Side Effects
Impotence and changes in libido are sexual side effects that have been reported with maprotiline. This eMedTV resource explains what treatments your healthcare provider may recommend if you develop maprotiline sexual side effects.
Marplan is a medication that is prescribed to treat depression when other antidepressants have failed. This eMedTV page explains why doctors hesitate to prescribe Marplan and provides information about how the drug works and its possible side effects.
Alternatives to Marplan that may be used for treating depression can include other medicines and therapy. This eMedTV page describes Marplan alternatives in more detail and lists a number of specific antidepressants that can be used instead of Marplan.
This eMedTV page explains that because there has been no research done on Marplan and breastfeeding, it is not known if the drug passes through breast milk. This page explains why no research has been done and covers what to talk to your doctor about.
A dry mouth is a common side effect of Marplan. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses how common a dry mouth is among people who take Marplan and offers a list of tips on what to do if you are taking Marplan and dry mouth occurs.
Impotence is a possible side effect of Marplan. This eMedTV Web page explains what to do if you are taking Marplan and impotence occurs, and also discusses how often the condition happens in men who are taking Marplan for depression.
Insomnia is a side effect of Marplan. This part of the eMedTV Web site outlines some suggestions on what you can do to improve your sleep habits if you are taking Marplan and insomnia occurs, and explains what your healthcare provider may recommend.
Taking Marplan during pregnancy may not be safe. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses Marplan and pregnancy in more detail, and explains why the FDA has not assigned a pregnancy risk classification for Marplan.
Children and teenagers taking Marplan may be at a slightly increased risk of having suicidal thoughts. This eMedTV segment summarizes some research that has been conducted on Marplan and suicide, and discusses the FDA's warning on this topic.
The typical starting Marplan dosage for adults with depression is 10 mg twice daily. This portion of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at Marplan dosing guidelines and also offers some information on when and how to take the medication.
This eMedTV page explains that for people taking Marplan, drug interactions may occur with other medicines, such as narcotics or cold medicines. This page identifies other possible interactions and explains how they can lead to dangerous side effects.
Foods that are aged, spoiled, or fermented should not be eaten if you are taking Marplan. This eMedTV page explains why these foods can lead to Marplan food interactions and also lists which foods to specifically avoid.
Overdosing on Marplan may lead to seizures, sweating, a rapid heart rate, and more serious symptoms. This eMedTV Web page discusses other symptoms of a Marplan overdose and treatment options for a person who has overdosed on the drug.
For people taking Marplan, side effects may include things such as nausea, headaches, and insomnia. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at other common side effects of Marplan and outlines which side effects to report immediately to your doctor.
The primary use of Marplan is to treat depression in adults. However, this eMedTV resource explains some "off-label" Marplan uses, such as treating anxiety and panic disorder, and also discusses why Marplan is not approved for use in children.
Marplan Warnings and Precautions
Marplan may cause suicidal thoughts or a life-threatening increase in blood pressure. This portion of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at other Marplan warnings and precautions and explains who should not take the medication.
This eMedTV article explains that if you stop Marplan too abruptly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms (such as headaches and diarrhea). This page identifies symptoms of a Marplan withdrawal and explains the importance of slowly stopping the drug.
Mellaril is a prescription medicine that is licensed for the treatment of schizophrenia. This eMedTV Web page further describes Mellaril, noting in particular its effects, dosing information, strengths, and potential side effects.
Mellaril alternatives can include therapy or other drugs. This eMedTV page lists specific drugs that can be used as alternatives to Mellaril (like atypical antipsychotics) and describes the situations in which Mellaril alternatives may be considered.
This eMedTV resource explains that although it isn't known whether Mellaril passes through breast milk in humans, it is important that you talk with your healthcare provider about Mellaril and breastfeeding for your particular situation.
Some people may experience side effects with Mellaril, and dry mouth is one of these side effects. This eMedTV Web page lists some things you can do if you're taking Mellaril and dry mouth occurs (such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often).
It isn't known if Mellaril is passed through breast milk. This eMedTV article takes a close look at Mellaril and breastfeeding, noting in particular what to do if you're breastfeeding (or thinking of breastfeeding) and have been prescribed Mellaril.
The starting Mellaril dosage for the treatment of schizophrenia is 50 mg to 100 mg three times daily. This eMedTV article offers other Mellaril dosing information, including some tips on when and how to take the medication.
Among the drugs that can potentially interact with Mellaril are fluoxetine, ziprasidone, and alfuzosin. As this eMedTV segment explains, Mellaril drug interactions can increase the risk of a life-threatening condition called QT prolongation.
Drowsiness, seizures, and confusion or agitation are among the possible symptoms of a Mellaril overdose. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible signs of a Mellaril overdose and explains various treatments that are available.
Common Mellaril side effects can include drowsiness, constipation, and blurred vision. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects of Mellaril are mild, problems like muscle tension or unusual body movements may require medical attention.
Mellaril is a medication that is used for treating schizophrenia. As this eMedTV article explains, it can also be used "off-label" for treating other conditions. Some off-label Mellaril uses include the treatment of dementia, anxiety, and agitation.
Mellaril Warnings and Precautions
Mellaril can cause a drop in blood pressure in some people. This eMedTV article offers other Mellaril warnings and precautions, such as potential drug interactions and people who shouldn't take Mellaril (such as those with very high blood pressure).
Symptoms of Mellaril withdrawal may include nausea and vomiting, shakiness, and dizziness. As this eMedTV Web page explains, when you stop using Mellaril, your doctor may wean you off the drug slowly to help keep withdrawal symptoms from occurring.
This eMedTV article explains how mirtazapine works to help balance certain chemicals in the brain to treat depression. This resource also outlines possible symptoms of a mirtazapine overdose. Mertazapine is a common misspelling of mirtazapine.
Methamphetamine is a medication that may be used to treat ADHD and obesity. This eMedTV Web page features an overview of methamphetamine, including a discussion of how the prescription drug works and a list of some of its more common side effects.