Warning: the details is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise and judgment of your healthcare professional. it should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult you're pharmacist before using it drug.

Tricyclic antidepressants - oral, injection

Vivactil Usage: it medication is used to treat depression, obsessive- compulsive disorders, & bed-wetting in kid over 6 years of age (enuresis).

Vivactil can be used also since: this medication may also be used to treat nerve pain, sleeping problems (insomnia), and has other uses as determined by some your doctor.

How to use Vivactil: Use this as prescribed. Try to use each dose at the same times each day so you remember to routinely use it. it may take 2 to 3 weeks before full benefit about it drug becomes apparent. do not stop using this medication without your doctor's approval. Nausea, headache or fatigue can occur if the med is suddenly stopped.

Vivactil side effects: may cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased sun sensitivity or blurred vision. May initially cause dizziness & lightheadedness when rising too quickly from sitting or lying position. other side effects include heartburn, loss about appetite, dry mouth, strange taste in mouth, anxiety, restlessness or sweating. If any side effects persist or worsen, notify some your doctor. Report promptly: chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, difficulty urinating, nightmares, ringing at ears, excessive drowsiness, uncoordinated movements, fainting. Taking it medication at bedtime may help minimize side effects. talk to your doctor about this. in unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or physician.

Vivactil Precautions: Before using this drug tell your pharmacist your medical history, especially of: glaucoma, prostate problems, decreased urine output, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems, alcohol use, heart disease, mental/emotional problems, liver or kidney disease, any drug allergies. Use caution when engaging in tasks requiring alertness such as driving or operating machinery. Limit alcohol consumption as it may increase the drowsiness and dizziness effects of this medication. Limit exposure to hot weather as it may lead to heat stroke. Caution is advised when using it med in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to effects of drug (e.g., confusion may occur or worsen). this tablet should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss risks & benefits with youre physician. it med may be excreted into breast milk. the effects on the infant not known at this time. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Vivactil drug interactions: Inform your doctor about the medicines you take, especially if you take: clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), warfarin, carbamazepine, certain diet pills (e.g., phentermine, fenfluramine), adrenaline-type medications (e.g., dopamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol- some of which may be found in cough-and-cold or asthma products), narcotic pain drugs (e.g., codeine), cisapride, St John's wort, any other prescription or nonprescription drugs you take. don't start or stop any medicine without physician or healthcare professional approval.

Vivactil Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include agitation, confusion, hallucinations, fever, irregular movement of eyes, seizures, change in amount of urine, dry mouth or nose, constipation, large pupils, drowsiness, slow or shallow breathing, dizziness, unconsciousness, unusually quick or slow heartbeat, or flushing..

Vivactil special notes: do not allow anyone else to use this medication.

If you missed Vivactil dose: If you miss a dose & taking more than 1 daily: do not take it if it is almost time for next dose, instead, skip missed dose & resume you're usual dosing schedule. If you take it one time daily at bedtime, do not take it the next morning. Call your healthcare professional. do not double dose to catch up.

Vivactil Storage: Store in room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. don't store at the bathroom. do not freeze liquid forms about this tablet.

Active Ingredients : Tricyclic Antidepressants