What is Maprotiline Hcl: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Take this medicine exactly as ordered by your doctor.

Do not stop taking maprotiline suddenly without first asking your doctor.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Take this medicine exactly as ordered by your doctor.

Do not stop taking maprotiline suddenly without first asking your doctor.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible.

If it is almost time for your next regular dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.

You should not use two doses at the same time.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to maprotiline. Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have seizures (epilepsy), if you have recently had a heart attack, or if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors such as Marplan®, Parnate, Nardil®.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have had heart problems, overactive thyroid, glaucoma, or if you have trouble urinating.

For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.

Maprotiline may make you drowsy or dizzy. Be careful driving a car or operating machinery.

Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking other medicines that could make you drowsy, such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, cold and allergy medicines, and pain killers.

For some children, teenagers, and young adults, this medicine may increase mental or emotional problems. This may lead to thoughts of suicide and violence. Talk with your doctor right away if you have any thoughts or behavior changes that concern you. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has a history of bipolar disorder or suicide attempts.

Maprotiline may make you drowsy or dizzy. Be careful driving a car or operating machinery.