Pamelor is a prescription medication that is approved to help treat depression. This eMedTV article explains how the medication can affect certain chemicals in the brain, lists potential side effects, and gives tips for those taking the medication.
Some of the most common side effects seen with Pamelor include dizziness, weight gain, and impotence. This eMedTV page also outlines some of the more serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor, such as hallucinations and suicidal thoughts.
What is Pamelor used for? Pamelor is primarily used for the treatment of depression in adults. However, as this eMedTV segment explains, there are several off-label Pamelor uses, such as helping people quit smoking and preventing migraines.
This eMedTV page explains that the starting Pamelor dosage for people with depression is 25 mg three or four times daily. Your physician may slowly increase the dose if you tolerate the medication well. This page also covers tips for taking Pamelor.
This eMedTV resource explores potential Pamelor drug interactions with other medications, such as thyroid medications, certain antidepressants, and pressor medications. This page also describes how these interactions can lead to problems.
This eMedTV page examines several Pamelor warnings and precautions, such as an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, potential allergic reactions, and the possibility of changes in blood sugar levels. This page also covers who should not take Pamelor.
It is possible to experience withdrawals from Pamelor if the medication is stopped abruptly. This eMedTV Web page lists potential Pamelor withdrawal symptoms and describes the steps your doctor may take to reduce the chance of a withdrawal.
This eMedTV page explains that generic Pamelor is currently available in four different strengths and also in a liquid form. This page also covers how the FDA has determined that the generic versions of Pamelor are equivalent to the brand-name drug.
