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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Imipramine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking imipramine as follows: Imipramine takes some time to fairly balance the chemicals in the brain, before any improvement in mood and behavior are noted. It could take about 3 - 6 weeks to see this change in mood. So, do not discontinue taking the medication without consulting your physician, as you failed to see the improvement with depressive symptoms immediately after taking the medication. Imipramine [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Imipramine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking imipramine as follows: Imipramine intake can result in pupillary dilation and obstruction to the flow of aqueous humor in the eye, and consequent increase in intraocular pressure, thus leading to glaucoma. Individuals can present with eye pain, headache, and blurred vision with haloes around light. Observe compliance with any periodical vision exams recommended. Report any eye pain and changes with vision, while taking imipramine, to [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Imipramine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking imipramine as follows: Imipramine intake can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Imipramine-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking imipramine as follows: Imipramine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking dose of imipramine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Imipramine intake can induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of [...]

Contraindications for Imipramine Use-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Imipramine as follows: Imipramine can interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking imipramine along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing. Imipramine is mainly metabolized in the liver. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of imipramine [...]