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 Desipramine? Despramine is a common misspelling of desipramine.
 
People who experience symptoms of depression may benefit from desipramine hydrochloride (Norpramin®). This prescription medication is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant and is thought to work by affecting certain chemicals in the brain, including serotonin and norepinephrine. As with any drug, side effects are possible with desipramine. Some of the common side effects include dry mouth, drowsiness, and confusion. Conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take desipramine include bipolar disorder, diabetes, and epilepsy.
 
(To read the full eMedTV article on this drug, click Desipramine. This article further discusses how desipramine works, general dosing guidelines, and what to tell your healthcare provider prior to taking it.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;