Amoxapine is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at how amoxapine works and describes its possible side effects and general dosing information.
Constipation, blurred vision, and dry mouth are some of the most common side effects of amoxapine. This eMedTV segment lists other possible amoxapine side effects, including serious problems that require immediate medical attention.
What is amoxapine used for? As this eMedTV article explains, amoxapine is used for the treatment of depression in people over the age of 18. This Web page also explains how the drug works and discusses amoxapine use in children and teenagers.
For adults who are first starting amoxapine, dosing generally starts at 50 mg two or three times daily. This eMedTV Web page describes amoxapine dosing in more detail and provides warnings and precautions for taking the medication.
Drug interactions with amoxapine may occur if the antidepressant is taken with alcohol, MAOIs, or SSRIs. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that may cause amoxapine drug interactions and describes the possible complications that may arise.
Do not take amoxapine if you have recently had a heart attack. This eMedTV page lists other people who should avoid the drug and offers more precautions and warnings with amoxapine, including a list of possible side effects that may occur.
It is possible to develop certain sexual side effects while taking amoxapine. As this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, amoxapine sexual side effects may include impotence, changes in libido, and painful erection.
Side effects may occur with amoxapine, and dry mouth is one of the more commonly reported problems. This eMedTV Web page offers suggestions for dry mouth relief and discusses the likelihood of developing dry mouth while using amoxapine.
Using amoxapine during pregnancy may potentially cause fetal problems. As this eMedTV page explains, in studies involving amoxapine and pregnancy, the drug caused miscarriages and stillbirths when it was given to pregnant animals.
Because amoxapine passes through breast milk, it may pose health risks to a nursing infant. This eMedTV resource discusses this topic in more detail and explains the importance of talking to your doctor about amoxapine and breastfeeding.
The effects of an amoxapine overdose will vary but may include muscle pain, acidosis, or seizures. This eMedTV article lists other possible overdose effects and describes the treatments that can be used for an amoxapine overdose.
As this eMedTV segment explains, antidepressants (such as amoxapine) may cause an increase in suicidal thoughts or behavior in children and teens. This article discusses the likelihood of there being a link between amoxapine and suicide.
Amoxapine alternatives may include other antidepressants, psychotherapy, or electroconvulsive therapy. This eMedTV segment describes these alternatives to amoxapine in more detail and lists various classes of antidepressants available.
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