Phenelzine is an older medication commonly used to treat depression. This segment of the eMedTV archives describes the drug in more detail and offers information on how it works, potential side effects that may occur, and dosing information.
Common side effects of phenelzine may include weight gain, dizziness, and fatigue. This page on the eMedTV site lists other common side effects seen with the drug and also lists those that should be reported immediately to a healthcare provider.
What is phenelzine used for? As this eMedTV resource explains, the medication is used for treating depression in adults. However, healthcare providers may also recommend it for "off-label" uses, such as for the treatment of selective mutism.
Most people who start depression treatment with phenelzine take 15 mg three times a day. This article on the eMedTV Web site offers more information on phenelzine dosing and provides precautions and tips for those taking the medication.
Medicines that may cause drug interactions with phenelzine include bupropion, narcotics, and pressors. As this eMedTV page explains, many of these interactions are extremely dangerous and can lead to a life-threatening increase in blood pressure.
This resource on the eMedTV Web site lists important precautions and warnings with phenelzine that people taking it should be aware of. For example, people who have congestive heart failure should not take the drug.
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