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Ludiomil / Maprotiline Side Effects

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By , About.com Guide

Updated July 15, 2006

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Ludiomil - generic Maprotiline - is classed as a tricyclic antidepressant.

Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Blurred vision; decreased sexual ability; dizziness or lightheadedness (especially in the elderly); drowsiness; dryness of mouth; headache; increased or decreased sexual drive; tiredness or weakness

Less Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Constipation (mild); diarrhea; heartburn; increased appetite and weight gain; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; increased sweating; trouble in sleeping; weight loss

Always Notify Doctor:

More Common: Skin rash, redness, swelling, or itching

Less Common: Constipation (severe); nausea or vomiting; shakiness or trembling; seizures (convulsions); unusual excitement; weight loss

Rare: Breast enlargement - in males and females; confusion (especially in the elderly); difficulty in urinating; fainting; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); inappropriate secretion of milk - in females; irregular heartbeat (pounding, racing, skipping); sore throat and fever; swelling of testicles; yellow eyes or skin

Overdose Effects - Notify Doctor:

Convulsions (seizures); dizziness (severe); drowsiness (severe); fast or irregular heartbeat; fever; muscle stiffness or weakness (severe); restlessness or agitation; trouble in breathing; vomiting

Withdrawal:

After you stop taking this medicine, your body will need time to adjust. This usually takes about 3 to 10 days. Continue to follow the precautions listed above during this period of time.

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

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