Why TOFRANIL* (Imipramine hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of TOFRANIL: satisfied (average rating score: 3.35)

(based on 117 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** TOFRANIL
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Depression*16
2Insomnia*3
3Panic disorder*3
4Major depression3
5Hypertonic bladder2
6Anxiety*2
7Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder2
8Panic attack2
9Urinary incontinence*1
10Irritable bowel syndrome1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of TOFRANIL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Dry mouth58
2Weight increased21
3Somnolence17
4Constipation17
5Insomnia*14
6Food craving11
7Dizziness*10
8Amnesia9
9Headache*8
10Hyperhidrosis6
11Loss of libido6
12Anxiety*5
13Tremor5
14Pain5
15Disturbance in attention5
16Vision blurred4
17Disturbance in sexual arousal4
18Dysuria4
19Urination disorders4
20Agitation4

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Imipramine hydrochloride (Janimine, Presamine, Imipramine, Pramine, Tofranil)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com