Trimipramine Maleate (Oral)

Trimipramine Maleate (By Mouth)

Trimipramine Maleate (trye-MI-pra-meen MAL-ee-ate)

Treats depression. Belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants.

Brand Name(s):

Surmontil
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 had an allergic reaction to trimipramine or any other tricyclic antidepressant (such as Elavilreg;, Anafranilreg;, or Sinequanreg;). You should not take trimipramine if you have had a recent heart attack or have taken an MAO inhibitor drug (such as Parnatereg;, Nardilreg;, Marplanreg;) within the past 14 days.

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet, Capsule

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
  
• If you are taking trimipramine for depression, it may be several weeks before you feel better.
  

If a dose is missed:

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

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store at room temperature in a 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 taking this medicine.
  
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking cimetidine (Tagametreg;) or any medicines that could make you sleepy such as sleeping pills, cold and allergy pills, other medicine for depression, tranquilizers, antihistamines, and strong pain killers.
  

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk your doctor before taking this medicine.