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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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