Trimipramine/Surmontil
If you are suffering from depression or other similar disorders, you more or less have already heard of Surmontil or Trimipramine.
It’s actually a tricyclic antidepressant which normally works on some chemicals in the brain, including serotonin and norepinephrine.
It’s been said that it normally allows such chemicals to stay in the brain for a longer period of time to eventually alleviate or even prevent symptoms of depression.
Uses of Surmontil
As mentioned, Surmontil works on some chemicals on the brain to lessen or even prevent symptoms of depression like sleep changes, weight gain or weight loss, having little interest on things you used to enjoy, physical pain, feeling hopelessness or worthlessness, and suicidal thoughts.
At times, Surmontil is also used to treat ulcers. However, this is a case-to-case basis; depending on the severity of the condition of the person with ulcer.
Possible Side Effects
When you are taking a tricyclic antidepressant like Surmontil, it’s never surprising if you experience some side effects just like:
- Dry mouth
- Allergic reactions
- Blood disorders
- Insomnia
- Blurred vision
- Breast development in men
- Urination problems
- Heartbeat irregularities
- High blood pressure
- Lack of coordination
- Low blood pressure
- Confusion
- Stomach and intestinal problems
Special Considerations and Warnings
It is normally well advised not to combine a powerful drug like Surmontil with another powerful drug just like from MAO inhibitors or other class of drugs, painkillers, or tranquilizers.
If in case, wait at least 2 weeks after stopping Surmontil before you start taking another kind of drug or vice versa. For proper guidance and advice, consult a doctor. He is the best person to know.
Surmontil on Pregnancy Issues
The effects of Surmontil on pregnant women, soon-to-be moms and nursing moms are not yet been concluded, in fact what’s worst they are not yet even sufficiently studied.
Thus, if in case there’s a need for you to take Surmontil though you are pregnant, already a future mom or a nursing mom, well then be wise in making a decision. If you choose to take Surmontil and take the risks, just be sure it will bring you enough benefits and positive results in the long run.