Norpramin Warnings and Precautions

Some Norpramin warnings and precautions include potential drug interactions, the safety of taking Norpramin while pregnant or nursing, and the risk of withdrawal symptoms when abruptly stopping treatment with this medicine. Prior to taking Norpramin, you should let your healthcare provider know if you drink alcohol regularly or are breastfeeding or pregnant (or thinking of becoming pregnant). To reduce the changes of Norpramin drug interactions, you should also let your healthcare provider know (prior to taking Norpramin) about all other medicines you may be taking.

 

Norpramin: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Norpramin® (desipramine hydrochloride) if you have:
 
Also let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Drink alcohol regularly.
     
You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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