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Imipramine Pamoate

Imipramine Pamoate

What is Imipramine Pamoate used for?

This medication is used to treat depression. Imipramine pamoate belongs to a class of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.

CHEMICAL NAME

Imipramine Pamoate (ih-MIH-pra-meen pam-OH-ate)

DRUG TYPE

Pain/Inflammation

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Imipramine Pamoate Frequently Asked Questions

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking imipramine and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily at bedtime. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Teenagers and older adults may need to start with other forms of imipramine (such as imipramine hydrochloride) to start at a dose that is low enough.

Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not take more or less medication or take it more often than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster and your risk of side effects will increase. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.

Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

When this drug is used for depression, it may take up to 3 weeks before you experience the full benefits.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

Imipramine Pamoate Dosage and Form Information

Supplied As
Strength
Capsule
75 Mg
100 Mg
125 Mg
150 Mg