Surmontil is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of depression in adults. This eMedTV page offers dosing information for this product, explains how the drug works, and lists side effects that may occur during treatment.
Side effects of Surmontil can include blurred vision, nausea, and dizziness. This page on the eMedTV site describes other possible Surmontil side effects, including serious side effects that should be reported to a healthcare provider right away.
Weight gain and weight loss are potential side effects of Surmontil. This eMedTV article offers more information on Surmontil and weight gain, including some suggestions your doctor may make for dealing with any weight gain that may occur.
Side effects may occur during treatment with Surmontil. Sexual side effects are among these side effects. This eMedTV page explores two of these sexual side effects -- changes in sex drive and impotence -- and explains what to do if they occur.
Dry mouth is a common Surmontil side effect. This eMedTV page offers detailed information on Surmontil and dry mouth, including some tips on how to relieve a dry mouth (such as using a humidifier at night and drinking water or sugarless drinks often).
Surmontil is used mainly for the treatment of depression in adults. But as this eMedTV article explains, there are also a number of "off-label" Surmontil uses, including the treatment of fibromyalgia, ADHD, and chronic pain.
Most people start with a Surmontil dosage of 75 mg per day, taken in two or three smaller doses. This eMedTV Web page offers tips on how to take the medication and lists factors that can affect your dosage (such as your age).
If you take cimetidine, alcohol, or pressors with Surmontil, drug interactions may potentially occur. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may cause drug interactions with Surmontil and explains what may happen if these drugs are taken together.
You should use Surmontil with caution if you have a history of seizures, bladder problems, or glaucoma. This eMedTV page covers other Surmontil warnings and precautions, including possible drug interactions and people who shouldn't take Surmontil.
This page on the eMedTV Web site explains that if you're taking Surmontil and pregnancy occurs, you should let your doctor know. Surmontil is a pregnancy Category C medicine, which means that it could potentially cause harm to an unborn child.
As this eMedTV page explains, you should talk with your doctor if you are breastfeeding (or thinking of breastfeeding) and have been prescribed Surmontil. It is not known what effects Surmontil might have on a nursing baby.
Generic Surmontil is available in two strengths (25 mg and 50 mg) and is manufactured by Actavis USA. This eMedTV page describes generic Surmontil in more detail and explains how it compares to brand-name Surmontil.
Symptoms of a Surmontil overdose may include vomiting, very low blood pressure, or seizures. This eMedTV segment covers other effects of an overdose on Surmontil, as well as some of the treatment options that are available (such as supportive care).
Nausea, headaches, and a general ill feeling are possible symptoms of a Surmontil withdrawal. As this eMedTV Web page explains, withdrawal symptoms typically improve with time, without the need for treatment.
This eMedTV page explains that during previous studies involving Surmontil and suicide, there appeared to be an increased risk of suicidal behavior in children and teens taking the drug. However, it's hard to tell if Surmontil causes suicidal behavior.
Alternatives to Surmontil can include therapy, other medicines, and alternative therapies. This page on the eMedTV Web site takes a detailed look at these Surmontil alternatives and discusses when they may be considered.
