What is Desipramine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DesipramineBrand:
Desipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine. It is sold under the brand names Norpramin® and Pertofrane®. It is used to treat depression, neuropathic pain, and ADHD.
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How do members experience Desipramine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex regional pain syndrome type II | 24 | 1 | |
| Complex regional pain syndrome type I | 22 | 0 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 16 | 14 | |
| Depressed mood | 13 | 8 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 11 | 9 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 2 | |
| Dry mouth at night | 2 | |
| Irritability | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Bad breath (halitosis) | 1 | |
| Bad taste in mouth | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 21 |
Member evaluations
Abby Road
evaluated on Jul 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
Bockie
evaluated on Jul 07, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for depressed mood: Major
- Side effects: None
BobbyG
evaluated on Jul 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): None
- Side effects: Mild
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