If you suffer from depression, your doctor may prescribe Tofranil PM, a drug used to treat adult depression. This eMedTV Web page offers a more in-depth look at Tofranil PM and its uses, dosing information, and possible side effects.
Common Tofranil PM side effects may include dry mouth, drowsiness, and increased sweating. This eMedTV page also lists serious side effects of Tofranil PM that should be reported to a healthcare provider, such as panic attacks, seizures, or delusions.
Tofranil PM is used for treating depression in adults. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, it can also be used "off-label" to treat other conditions. Off-label Tofranil PM uses may include the treatment of chronic pain, ADHD, and bulimia.
For the treatment of depression, most adults start with a Tofranil PM dosage of 75 mg daily. This eMedTV Web page also discusses Tofranil PM dosing for teenage depression and depression in elderly people and lists general tips on taking the medicine.
Taking alcohol, pressors, or cimetidine along with Tofranil PM can potentially cause drug interactions. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may cause Tofranil PM drug interactions and discusses the possible effects that may occur.
Do not take Tofranil PM if you have taken an MAOI within the past 14 days. This eMedTV page offers other Tofranil PM warnings and precautions, including medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before starting the drug (like glaucoma).
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