Maprotiline has been approved as an effective medicine for the treatment of clinical depression and major depressive disorder. The drug majorly acts as a potent tetracyclic anti-depressant. It inhibits the reuptake of the essential neurotransmitters, especially serotonin and norepinephrine which are responsible for the transmission of the messages released from the brain.
The medicine is designed for oral consumption, ideally at the same time of each day. The drug can be taken with or without food. However, in case, the consumption leads to certain irritation in the empty stomach, it is better to take the drug along with the food. Drowsiness and dizziness are the common and inevitable side effects of the drug. Therefore, it is ideal to consume the drug at night or few hours before hitting the bed.
The medicine usually takes around a couple of weeks to bring noticeable changes in the depressive state of mind. Therefore, it is discouraged to stop the intake of the drug without the due consent of the doctor. Moreover, it is a blunder to stop the dosage of the drug abruptly. In case, the person notices signs of improvements, it is ideal to lower the dosage gradually and then stop its dosage. This prevents the unnecessary bouts of withdrawal symptoms.
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Lithium Antidepressant Information
