How long
is one treated with imipramine for bedwetting?
The dose of imipramine is based on the body weight. The drug is also given to adult patients with bed wetting but only if there is no evidence of any heart problems like congestive heart failure, history of palpitation or strokes. Because the drug can lower seizure threshold, it is usually not given to patients with such a history.
Tofranil is available as tablets of 10 mg, 25 mg and 50 mg.
In most cases, patients are treated for 3-6 months and then the drug is weaned slowly by decreasing the dosage every few weeks. Relapses are quite common when the drug is discontinued. Even though tofranil is widely prescribed with modest results, it frequently has to be discontinued because of persistent side effects.
The dose of imipramine is based on the body weight. The drug is also given to adult patients with bed wetting but only if there is no evidence of any heart problems like congestive heart failure, history of palpitation or strokes. Because the drug can lower seizure threshold, it is usually not given to patients with such a history.
Tofranil is available as tablets of 10 mg, 25 mg and 50 mg.
In most cases, patients are treated for 3-6 months and then the drug is weaned slowly by decreasing the dosage every few weeks. Relapses are quite common when the drug is discontinued. Even though tofranil is widely prescribed with modest results, it frequently has to be discontinued because of persistent side effects.
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