Imipramine HCl Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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  • dry mouth
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • taste impairment
  • weight gain
  • increased hunger
  • headache

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • confusion
  • abnormal sexual function
  • a type of movement disorder called parkinsonism
  • blurred vision
  • slow heartbeat
  • abnormal heart rhythm
  • low blood pressure
  • the inability to have an erection
  • hallucinations
  • muscle tremors
  • difficult or painful urination
  • nervousness

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • altered interest in having sexual intercourse
  • a common cold
  • constipation
  • difficulty sleeping
  • excessive sweating
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • diarrhea

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
  • large purple or brown skin blotches
  • very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • increased eosinophils in the blood
  • a blood disorder
  • mental problems from taking the drug
  • panic disorder
  • suicidal thoughts
  • serotonin syndrome, a type of disorder with high serotonin levels
  • ringing in the ears
  • a heart attack
  • a type of slowed heart rhythm disorder called heart block
  • abnormal heart electrical signals
  • rapid ventricular heartbeat
  • ventricular fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder
  • prolonged QT interval on EKG
  • a stroke
  • swelling of the testicles
  • enlarged breasts
  • breastmilk production not associated with childbirth or nursing
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • inflammation of the skin due to an allergy
  • itching
  • hair loss
  • seizures
  • a skin rash
  • high amount of bilirubin in the blood
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • secondary angle-closure glaucoma, a type of eye disorder
  • accidental falls
  • fast heartbeat

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • delusions
  • nightmares
  • agitation
  • aggressive behavior
  • feelings of hostility
  • dilated pupils
  • high blood pressure
  • decreased appetite
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • nausea
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • irritability
  • an inability to control impulsive behavior
  • anxious feelings
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