Norpramin is a prescription medicine that is used for treating depression. This eMedTV resource explains how Norpramin works, provides general dosing information, and lists side effects that can potentially occur.
There are numerous possible Norpramin side effects, including dry mouth, hair loss, and confusion. This eMedTV page lists other potential side effects of Norpramin, including serious problems that you should report to your doctor (such as seizures).
Norpramin is used mainly to treat depression in adults. But as this eMedTV article explains, there are also a number of off-label Norpramin uses, including the treatment of fibromyalgia, anxiety disorder, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
The recommended Norpramin dosage for the treatment of depression is 100 mg to 200 mg a day. This part of the eMedTV library also discusses Norpramin dosing for teenagers and elderly people and offers tips on when and how to take the antidepressant.
Cimetidine, barbiturates, and MAOIs are a few of the drugs that can potentially interact with Norpramin. This eMedTV Web page describes how Norpramin drug interactions can increase your risk of side effects (such as drowsiness or dizziness).
You should not take Norpramin if you have recently had a heart attack. This eMedTV article describes other people who should avoid the medication and lists a number of other Norpramin warnings and precautions, including side effects that may occur.
This eMedTV page describes what a doctor may do to help prevent Norpramin withdrawal symptoms from occurring. Norpramin withdrawal symptoms -- which usually go away over time and don't require treatment -- can include nausea, headaches, and malaise.
Generic Norpramin tablets are available in six different strengths (including 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg). As this eMedTV Web page explains, generic Norpramin has been given an "AB" rating, meaning that it is equivalent to the brand name version.
