User Reviews for imipramine oral

I had a bad depression after my 1st son was born. Went on Imipramine for 1 year, then went off when wanted to have 2nd baby. Developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Went back on Imipramine as it is constipating and doctor thought I should try this pill again as I was better on it. Now 21 years later I still take a very low dosage 20 mg for my IBS. Everytime I have tried to go right off, my IBS systems flare up (chronic diarrahea, naseau, cramping). Imipramine has been a life saver for me. Although I do worry about what the long term effects are, being on this drug for so long. Like what harm is it doing to internal organs, kidneys etc., if any? I guess if I didnt worry about stuff like that I wouldnt have IBS!! Have to take good care of my teeth because of the dry mouth side effect. I am definitely better on this pill then off!Read More Read Less

I have been taking this medication for about 3 weeks now, and I have been satisfied with the results. It has cured all my problems, but I have experienced some side effects. The first night I threw up the color of the medication. This only happened the first night, then it got much better. There has been off and on constipation with this medication, but it is tolerable. This medication is the second I have been on for my disorder, and I like it much better than the first. I am not getting any emotional side effects, but they are more physical.Read More Read Less

I have Narcolepsy with Cataplexy and have been taking Imipram 25 mg for the Cataplexy for 2 months. I have not had a Cataplexy attack since I have taken this drug. There are side effects- dry mouth, sweats,needing to eat sweets but not collapsing with Cataplexy the side effects are bearable..

This medication worked wonders for my bladder control but I have had problems with it. I have a sore throat, swelling of my face and tongue, trouble swallowing, and bad and frightening night mares. I have only been on it for two weeks but am stopping because of the side effects. Of all the medications I have taken for controlling the bladder problem this has been the best. I have had 6 surgery's so far and thought this was finally the answer. But can't handle the side effects.

have not started it yet for back pain

prescribed for sleep aid

Tests show build-up of drug in system.

I have been on this for 2 years after about 2 weeks I felt like what I would call a "normal person". For many years I thought that everyone felt like they had been hit by a buss everyday. I have now found out that this just isn't true. This drug was a life saver for me.

Worst side effect is fast heart rate apecially when excercising and Insomnia

I have been on this med for 35 years and take 50 MG at bedtime. My panic attacks (fear of smothering) were so severe that I moved from NY to Florids 39 years ago. The Dr who prescribed it only would give a 1 week prescription so I went to my primary doctor and after checking, gave me a 1 month refilable prescription. When I saw him in 6 months later he was estatic and said it worked for 5 more patients who had phobias It is a godsend to me and a friend of mine who has a phobia. Her Dr said there was a newer medicine that was a good but it didn't work so he finally prescribed Imipimine and it solved her problem.Read More Read Less

Haven't been taking it long enough to have a set opinion,

I began experiencing panic attacks in my late twenties. They progressively became more frequent and stronger. In early 1990, I finally spoke with my PCP about them. He prescribed imipramine, and the attacks were brought completely under control after two months. As far as I am concerned, imipramine is a miricle drug for panic disorder.

I have been taking this medication for 3 weeks and have had hallucinations every night. Last night was the worse. I saw about 20 or more people in the room, I had to wake up my husband & he kept telling me no one is there, but I kept seeing them. Will this side effect go away or should I stop taking it.

I was prescribed this medicine for Fibromyalgia and Chronic fatigue syndrome. It hasn't done much at all for my Fibro, but it has helped my CFS so much! I can sleep at night, but still wake up with my alarm and I'm alert all through the day! Honestly the fatigue was worse for my schooling than the pain from Fibro, because the fatigue prevented me from even going to class. But now even though I'm in pain, I'm not constantly exhausted and sleeping. It does cause me to yawn more than I used to, and I'm having constipation, but the benefits are worth it. Now I just have to find something to take with it for the Fibro. I recommend this medicine highly for those with CFS!Read More Read Less

I have CTCL and had my body feeling like it was always burning. I've only been on this medication for under a month and noticed considerable relief.

When I feel the headache on behind both ears then I know I have to take this medicine. It's help with the headache but I don't want to depend of this medicine all the time

Imipramine worked well in the beginning, especially with sleeping. However, within a year, my dosage had been increased to the highest mg available. It seemed to loose its potency after a few months. I ended up switching to another.

one of my clients is on this med, and for the past week has been acting completely differnet. My boss said when he was first on it it didnt work so we needed to carefully monitor him. ANy suggestions?

I've dealt with anxiety and agoraphobia for the past 20 years. This was prescribed to me at age 16, continued taking it along with lorazapam (as needed) thru age 23. Weaned off of the drug with help of Dr. My mother passed away at age 24, severe panic attacks/PTSD returned. Tried new meds on the market, all resulted in terrible side effects. Finally I asked for a script for Imipramine, beginning to feel "normal" again. It's an older drug, not too many docs are familiar with it. Little tp no side effects, take at bedtime for a full night of sleep. Cant imagine why I even tried something else.Read More Read Less