Why DESIPRAMINE Hydrochloride* (Desipramine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of DESIPRAMINE Hydrochloride: satisfied (average rating score: 3.18)
(based on 38 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** DESIPRAMINE Hydrochloride
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depression* | 11 |
| 2 | Major depression | 2 |
| 3 | Chronic fatigue syndrome | 1 |
| 4 | Tension headache | 1 |
| 5 | Panic disorder | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of DESIPRAMINE Hydrochloride **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dry mouth | 15 |
| 2 | Constipation | 9 |
| 3 | Weight increased | 6 |
| 4 | Cardiac flutter | 5 |
| 5 | Adverse drug reaction | 5 |
| 6 | Libido decreased | 4 |
| 7 | Somnolence | 3 |
| 8 | Sleep disorder | 3 |
| 9 | Dysuria | 3 |
| 10 | Hyperhidrosis | 3 |
| 11 | Irregular sleep phase | 2 |
| 12 | Body temperature increased | 2 |
| 13 | Euphoric mood | 2 |
| 14 | Food craving | 2 |
| 15 | Insomnia | 2 |
| 16 | Drug ineffective* | 2 |
| 17 | Nausea* | 2 |
| 18 | Dizziness* | 2 |
| 19 | Initial insomnia | 1 |
| 20 | Binge eating | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for DESIPRAMINE Hydrochloride
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Desipramine hydrochloride (Desipramine, Norpramin, Pertofrane)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com