Question 1

what is the definition or description of: maprotiline allergy?

Accepted Answer

Maprotiline Allergy: Maprotiline (Ludiomil Deprilept, Psymion) is a tetracyclic antidepressant. Allergic reactions could include swelling of tongue, throat, lips, mouth, face,  hives or difficulty breathing.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: ludiomil (maprotiline) allergy?

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Ludiomil allergy: Maprotiline (Ludiomil Deprilept, Psymion) is a tetracyclic antidepressant. Allergic reactions could include swelling of tongue, throat, lips, mouth, face,  hives or difficulty breathing.

Question 3

what are the side effects of ludiomil (maprotiline)?

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G.I. and others: Dry mouth (22%), constipation (6%), and nausea (2%) as well as vomiting, g.I discomfort, diarrhea, bitter taste, drowsiness (16%), dizziness (8%), and tremor (3%), nervousness (6%), anxiety (3%), insomnia (2%), and agitation (2%), weakness and fatigue (4%), headache (4%).

Question 4

i have a question about ludiomil, (maprotiline) what are the side effects?

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There are a host: Of possible side effects, as with any medication. The common ones are nervousness, agitation, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, tremor, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue and headache.  As with any other medication, tell your doctor if you experience any thing you do not expect.

Question 5

can pregnant women take ludiomil (maprotiline)?

Accepted Answer

Give your OB, family: medicine doctor &amp; psychiatrist a complete list of your prescription &amp; OTC medications + herbs, vitamins &amp; supplements. There are no published studies on outcomes in human progeny prenatally exposure to Ludiomil (maprotiline). Animal studies have shown no teratogenic effect or disruption of fetal brain development, so the FDA lists it as a pregnancy Class B medication , with no known adverse fetal effects.

Question 6

what are side effects of maprotiline?

Accepted Answer

Many potential: Most common are dizziness or lightheadedness, somnolence, dry mouth, headache, diarrhea or constipation, nausea/vomiting, insomnia all of which may be only temporary. More serious side effect occur rarely. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Question 7

what are benefits of ludiomil (maprotiline)?

Accepted Answer

Tetracyclic antidepr: Used to treat major depressive disorder, manic depressive disorder and anxiety. Your prescribing physician and pharmacist will answer your question based on your medical and medication history.

Question 8

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 9

is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Question 10

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

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