Why VIVACTIL* (Protriptyline hydrochloride ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of VIVACTIL: satisfied (average rating score: 3.82)
(based on 11 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** VIVACTIL
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Depression* | 4 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of VIVACTIL **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dry mouth | 4 |
| 2 | Constipation | 3 |
| 3 | Drug ineffective* | 1 |
| 4 | Ejaculation disorder | 1 |
| 5 | Dizziness | 1 |
| 6 | Disturbance in sexual arousal | 1 |
| 7 | Libido decreased | 1 |
| 8 | Sudden death | 1 |
| 9 | Tachycardia | 1 |
| 10 | Orgasm abnormal | 1 |
| 11 | Anxiety | 1 |
| 12 | Insomnia | 1 |
| 13 | Anorgasmia | 1 |
| 14 | Libido increased | 1 |
| 15 | Adverse drug reaction | 1 |
| 16 | Photophobia | 1 |
| 17 | Loss of libido | 1 |
| 18 | Polyuria | 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 VIVACTIL
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Protriptyline hydrochloride (Protriptyline, Concordin, Vivactil)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com