Questions about a Disorder?

Ludiomil (tricyclic) (maprotiline)

Trade Name: Ludiomil (tricyclic)
Generic Name: maprotiline
Drug Class(es): tricyclic antidepressants
FDA Recommended Age: 18 and older
Commonly Used to Treat: OCD, anxiety, depression

Ludiomil (tricyclic) Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ludiomil (tricyclic):

Nausea; drowsiness; weakness or tiredness; nightmares; dry mouth; skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual; changes in appetite or weight; constipation; difficulty urinating; frequent urination; blurred vision; changes in sex drive or ability; excessive sweating.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Ludiomil (tricyclic):

Jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms; slow or difficult speech; shuffling walk; uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body; fever, chills, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms; difficulty breathing or swallowing; rash; yellowing of the skin or eyes; irregular heartbeat.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Rate Ludiomil (tricyclic) (maprotiline)

Note: Please base your rating and comments on your experience. All comments are reviewed, and unconstructive or inflammatory comments will be removed. Thank you for your cooperation.
Select Drug Used:
Drug Name:

Your Rating
Take into consideration overall effectivness, including both positive effects and any negative side effects from your experience:
Not Very
Effective 1 2 3 4 5 Effective
Your Comments (optional):
I'm a:
Name (optional):
Only registered users can vote drugs

Individuals often respond to medications differently, and ratings can therefore be quite varied. Our objective is to provide a general rating for drugs used and prescribed from a large pool of participants, thus giving other future patients and mental health professionals insight into a drug's potential effectiveness. Your participation is greatly valued and appreciated. Thank you.

Did You Know?

A million Britons live with the hell of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Newsletters

Stay informed of the most recent news and research