Ludiomil (Maprotiline)

Ludiomil Information

Ludiomil belongs to the class of drugs known as antidepressants. Ludiomil affects the substances in the brain that may become unbalanced and initiate depression.

Ludiomil Indications

Ludiomil is primarily used in relieving symptoms of depression which include the following:

Feelings of sadness
Worthlessness, or guilt
Loss of interest in daily activities
Changes in appetite
Tiredness
Sleeping too much
Insomnia
Thoughts of death or suicide

Ludiomil may also be used for purposes such as those not indicated here in this guide.

Ludiomil Warnings

Ludiomil may not be well-suited if you have the following conditions:

Epilepsy or another seizure disorder
Liver disease
Kidney disease
Difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate
Glaucoma
High blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, or heart disease
A heart attack in the last 6 weeks

Ludiomil is also not suited if you are having an electro-shock therapy or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) inhibitors such as any of the following drugs within the last fourteen days:

Isocarboxazid or Marplan
Phenelzine or Nardil
Tranylcypromine or Parnate

Ludiomil belongs to FDA pregnancy category B, which means that it is not known to cause any defects or harm to an unborn infant. However, do not take Ludiomil without your doctor’s permission when you are pregnant.

Ludiomil is known to pass to breast milk and therefore to a nursing infant. Do not take Ludiomil if you are nursing a child without your doctor’s consent.
The adverse effects of Ludiomil are more pronounced in patients with advanced age, especially those with ages 60 and above. You may need lower doses of Ludiomil if you belong to the mentioned age group.

Ludiomil Intake Guidelines

Ludiomil should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. If there are matters that you do not understand, ask your pharmacist, nurse or physician to explain those matters to you.

Ludiomil should be taken in with 8 ounces or one full glass of water.

Intake of Ludiomil should not be stopped abruptly so as not to prevent unwanted adverse effects.

Ludiomil Dosage

Dosage of Ludiomil should be obtained from your doctor. Dosage may vary from person to person with regards to a variety of factors such as age, severity of condition and others. Do not take in more or less of Ludiomil so as not to alter its effects and to prevent overdose.

Ludiomil Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Ludiomil include the following:

Fast or irregular heartbeat
Seizures
Muscle stiffness
Vomiting
Fever
Confusion
Poor memory
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Large pupils

If you experience any of these symptoms, you may be experiencing overdose. Seek immediate medical attention or call poison control. Inform your doctor afterwards.

Ludiomil Missed Dose

Doses of Ludiomil should not be missed. If a dose is missed, however, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and take the subsequent doses according to schedule. Do not take a double dose of Ludiomil unless otherwise instructed by your doctor.

Ludiomil Side Effects

Ludiomil may have any of the following serious side effects and allergic reactions:

Difficulty breathing
Closing of the throat
Swelling of the lips, face, or tongue
Hives
Seizures
Fast or irregular heartbeat

If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue using Ludiomil and inform your doctor immediately.

Ludiomil may also have less serious side effects that are more likely to occur. They include the following:

Drowsiness
Headache
Nausea
Nervousness
Increase in weight or appetite
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Constipation
Mild tremor or shaking

If you experience any of these side effects, continue using the product but inform your doctor immediately.

Other side effects may also occur when you take Ludiomil. Inform your doctor if you experience anything unusual while or after taking Ludiomil.

Ludiomil Drug Reactions

Ludiomil may react with the following drugs:

a tricyclic antidepressant
a barbiturate
an anxiety or sleep medicine
a phenothiazine
a thyroid medicine
guanethidine
cimetidine or ranitidine
propafenone, quinidine, or Amiodarone
isocarboxazid or Marplan
phenelzine or Nardil
tranylcypromine or Parnate

Other drugs my also interact with Ludiomil. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medications other than Ludiomil such as vitamins, minerals, and even herbal products.