Tofranil (Imipramine) (Oral)

Imipramine (By Mouth)

Imipramine (im-IP-ra-meen)

Treats depression. May also be used to treat bedwetting in children.Belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.

Brand Name(s):

Tofranil, Tofranil-PM
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it or to related medicine such as Elavilreg;, Aventylreg;, Tegretolreg;, Ludiomilreg;, or Desyrelreg;. You should not take imipramine if you have had a recent heart attack or have taken an MAO inhibitor such as Nardilreg;, Marplanreg;, or Parnatereg; in the past 14 days.

How to Use This Medicine:

Capsule, Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
  
• Take with or without food.
  
• Do not crush or chew the capsules. You may open the capsules and mix the medicine beads with soft food (pudding or applesauce). Swallow the mixture without chewing.
  
• If you are taking this drug for depression, it may take 2 to 3 weeks before you start to feel better.
  
• Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before completely stopping.
  

If a dose is missed:

• Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
  
• If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take your medicine and skip the missed dose.
  
• If you take one dose a day at bedtime, You should not use the missed dose the next morning. Wait until your next regular bedtime dose.
  
• You should not use two doses at the same time.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store this medicine in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
  

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Do not drink alcohol while you are taking imipramine.