Lofepramine
Lofepramine (brand name: Lomont (UK) Emdalen (ZA), Gamanil (IE, UK (discontinued)) & Tymelyt (discontinued)) is a third generationtricyclic antidepressant which was introduced in 1983 for the treatment of depressive disorders. Lofepramine is less sedating than, for instance, amitriptyline, and is safer in overdose than older tricyclics.
Indications
In the United Kingdom, Lofepramine is licensed for the treatment of depression which is its primary use in medicine.
Side effects
- Constipation
- Dry Mouth
- Blurred Vision
- Sleepiness
- Central nervous system side-effects, particularly in the elderly, anxiety, dizziness, agitation, confusion, sleep disturbances, irritability, and paraesthesia
- Headache
- Nausea
- Palpitations
- Urinary Retention
- Sexual Dysfunction
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