Reviewer: Evelyn, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been taking Imipramine HCL 50 MG for 20 years or more. My doctor originally prescribed it for sleeplessness. However, as time went on, I found it to help me with temporary bouts of depression as well. My current doctor is of the opinion that if a medication helps you function better in life, there's nothing wrong with taking it. Imipramine has certainly helped me. Yes, I've gained weight ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Imipramine HCL 50 MG for 20 years or more. My doctor originally prescribed it for sleeplessness. However, as time went on, I found it to help me with temporary bouts of depression as well. My current doctor is of the opinion that if a medication helps you function better in life, there's nothing wrong with taking it. Imipramine has certainly helped me. Yes, I've gained weight but I've also lost weight. I was a yo-yo dieter before taking Imipramine. Losing weight is all between the ears. I don't blame the drug as I have lost up to 70 pounds while on the drug. I can't speak for everybody, but for me it works.
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Reviewer: lakeshore, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've taken imipramine since a bout with depression in 1988. Now I take it in conjunction with MS and sleep difficulties because of excess trips to the bathroom at night. It keeps me calm and not so tense.

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I've taken imipramine since a bout with depression in 1988. Now I take it in conjunction with MS and sleep difficulties because of excess trips to the bathroom at night. It keeps me calm and not so tense.
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Reviewer: Katherine, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have been taking Tofranil (Imipramine) for 29 years for anxiety disorder and depression. It has worked very well for me. I was able to feel "normal" again. I finished my Master's Degree and worked on my PhD while taking this medication, and I have also held several very responsible jobs while taking it. The only side effects I've ever had are dry mouth, occasional constipation, and wei ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Tofranil (Imipramine) for 29 years for anxiety disorder and depression. It has worked very well for me. I was able to feel "normal" again. I finished my Master's Degree and worked on my PhD while taking this medication, and I have also held several very responsible jobs while taking it. The only side effects I've ever had are dry mouth, occasional constipation, and weight gain (but I am also hypothyroid and that needs to be taken into consideration for weight). If you truly need this medication, I highly recommend it. However, it should be noted that all antidepressants are habit forming and should never be stopped without being under the care of your physician.
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Reviewer: Dee, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have taken Tofranil for about 15 years. I have not had any side effects at all. It has worked very well for me.

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I have taken Tofranil for about 15 years. I have not had any side effects at all. It has worked very well for me.
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Reviewer: Chloe, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I began taking Tofranil for depression and anxiety disorder when I was 21 years of age only to discover that I could pay attention enough to read book, something I could never do before. I had no idea I had ADD until I started this drug and read about other effects it has. I was able to get a B.A. at a university and a good job. I still have problems with housekeeping (which goes with ADD) but hav ... Show Full Comment

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I began taking Tofranil for depression and anxiety disorder when I was 21 years of age only to discover that I could pay attention enough to read book, something I could never do before. I had no idea I had ADD until I started this drug and read about other effects it has. I was able to get a B.A. at a university and a good job. I still have problems with housekeeping (which goes with ADD) but have been very happy with the drug overall.
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