Ludiomil/Maprotiline
Maprotiline or Ludiomil, a tricyclic antidepressant, is normally used to treat depression and other mental disorders. Basically, it works by regulating certain chemicals found in the brain.
Normally, by regulating these chemicals, symptoms of depression and other similar disorders can be alleviated and at times be even prevented.
Other Uses of Ludiomil
Aside for the treatment of depression, Ludiomil is also normally used for the treatment of anxiety and bipolar disorder; a manic depressive disorder which causes episodes of depression, mania, and other unusual moods.
At times, it is also used for the treatment of depressive neurosis or dysthymia, a disorder that includes anxiety, phobia, and hypochondriasis.
Possible Side Effects
Side effects of taking Ludiomil can sometimes be severe but at times can be also less severe.
Normally, severe side effects include:
- Dragging walk
- Jaw, neck, and back muscle contractions
- Speech problems
- Rash
- Abnormal heartbeat
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Uncontrollable shaking of some body parts
- Fever, chills, sore throat, or flu-like symptoms
- Breathing or swallowing difficulties
While the less severe side effects include:
- Constipation
- Nightmares
- Nausea
- Difficulty urinating
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Dry mouth
- Sex drive or ability changes
- Skin sensitivity to sunlight than normal
- Excessive sweating
- Appetite or weight changes
- Frequent urination
- Blurred vision
Special Considerations and Warnings
Generally, an antidepressant like Ludiomil, can’t actually be used together with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors just like Marplan, Nardil, Emsam, and Parnate.
Some prescription and nonprescription medications, nutritional supplements, vitamins, and herbal products can’t also be used when you under such medication.
Similarly, alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by Ludiomil, and so for such reason, it can’t also be used along with.
Ludiomil on Pregnancy Issues
Ludiomil is not that advisable to be used by pregnant, soon-to-be mothers, or are breast-feeding mothers because of some unlikely effects on the baby or infant. In fact, based on some research, babies who are considerably exposed to antidepressants like Ludiomil are prone to respiratory and skin problems.
If in case you are to bear a child or feeding an infant, but have to take Ludiomil, be sure that the benefits will exceed the effects.