tricyclic antidepressants-oral, injection

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GENERIC NAME: TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS - ORAL, INJECTION

Medication Uses | Other Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to treat depression, obsessive- compulsive disorders, and bed-wetting in children over 6 years of age (enuresis).

OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to treat nerve pain, sleeping problems (insomnia), and has other uses as determined by your doctor.

HOW TO USE: Use this as prescribed. Try to use each dose at the same time(s) each day so you remember to routinely use it. It may take 2 to 3 weeks before the full benefit of this medication becomes apparent. Do not stop using this medication without your doctor's approval. Nausea, headache or fatigue can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped.

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