What is TRIMIPRAMINE used for?

TRIMIPRAMINE (brand name Trimipramine) is a Tricyclic Antidepressant indicated for trimipramine and imipramine were equally effective in relieving depression..

How does TRIMIPRAMINE work?

TRIMIPRAMINE works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of TRIMIPRAMINE?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for TRIMIPRAMINE. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is TRIMIPRAMINE the same as Trimipramine?

Trimipramine is a brand name for TRIMIPRAMINE. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

TRIMIPRAMINE

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Brand names: Trimipramine

Pregnancy: Category COral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

trimipramine and imipramine were equally effective in relieving depression.

FDA Warnings

Suicidality and Antidepressant Drugs Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders
Anyone considering the use of trimipramine capsules or any other antidepressant in a child, adolescent, or young adult must balance this risk with the clinical need
Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older
Depression and certain other psychiatric disorders are themselves associated with increases in the risk of suicide

Known Side Effects

8 documented side effects by frequency

Fatigue

1-10%

Depression

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Diarrhea

0.1-1%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → TRIMIPRAMINE openFDA label JSON → TRIMIPRAMINE FAERS adverse-event reports → TRIMIPRAMINE ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of TRIMIPRAMINE

Compare With

12 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral