Desipramine Side Effects: An Introduction
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with
desipramine hydrochloride (
Norpramin®). However, not everyone who takes the medicine will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug well. When people do develop desipramine side effects, in many cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with desipramine. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of desipramine side effects with you.)
Side Effects of Desipramine
Desipramine has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and are then compared to side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
In these studies, some of the side effects of desipramine included:
Some additional side effects that may be expected (based on how desipramine works) include:
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness.
Withdrawal side effects have been reported in people who have stopped taking desipramine suddenly. These side effects of desipramine withdrawal can include nausea, headaches, and a general ill feeling
(see Desipramine Withdrawal).