This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.

Common Uses

Cipramil is an antidepressant drug used to treat depression associated with mood disorders. It is also used on occasion in the treatment of body dysmorphic disorder and anxiety.

How to Take

Adults: Depending upon individual patient response and severity, this may be increased in 20 mg increments to a maximum of 60 mg. Tablets should be taken as a single oral daily dose without regard for food. Treatment for at least 6 months is usually necessary to provide adequate maintenance against the potential for relapse.

Warning and Precautions

Prescribers or other health professionals should inform patients, their families, and their caregivers about the benefits and risks associated with treatment with Cipramil and should counsel them in its appropriate use. A patient Medication Guide About Using Antidepressants in Children and Teenagers is available for Cipramil. The prescriber or health professional should instruct patients, their families, and their caregivers to read the Medication Guide and should assist them in understanding its contents. Patients should be given the opportunity to discuss the contents of the Medication Guide and to obtain answers to any questions they may have.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you take 1 dose daily at bedtime, do not take the missed dose the next morning.

Overdose

Symptoms have included core nausea, dizziness, tachycardia, tremor, drowsiness, convulsions. Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Storage

Store Cipramil at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cipramil out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Cipramil can have a number of side effects: fatigue, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased sweating (hyperhidrosis), trembling, headache, dizziness, sleep disturbances, insomnia, cardiac arrhythmia, blood pressure changes, nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhea, heightened anorgasmia in females, impotence and ejaculatory problems in males. In rare cases, some allergic reactions, convulsions, mood changes, anxiety and confusion have been reported.

More Information

The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Cipramil. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.