Reviewer: kristin, 3-6 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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My 5 year old daughter is taking this medication for about 2 months now. I don't think its working she is hitting herself pulling out her hair and more what can I do please help...

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My 5 year old daughter is taking this medication for about 2 months now. I don't think its working she is hitting herself pulling out her hair and more what can I do please help...
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Reviewer: 13-18 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Reviewer: BESTTEACHER, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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WAS PRESCRIBED THIS MED FOR IBS, CROHNS & CELIACS. LANDED IN THE ER, WITH HALLUCINATIONS, NIGHT TERRORS, PERFUSE SWEATING, COULDNT CONCENTRATE, ENDLESS LIST. MAKE SURE YOUR DR EXPLAINS THOROUGHLY THE SIDE EFFECTS BEFORE TAKING. THIS DRUG MADE ME LOSE 12 WEEKS OF MY LIFE.

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WAS PRESCRIBED THIS MED FOR IBS, CROHNS & CELIACS. LANDED IN THE ER, WITH HALLUCINATIONS, NIGHT TERRORS, PERFUSE SWEATING, COULDNT CONCENTRATE, ENDLESS LIST. MAKE SURE YOUR DR EXPLAINS THOROUGHLY THE SIDE EFFECTS BEFORE TAKING. THIS DRUG MADE ME LOSE 12 WEEKS OF MY LIFE.
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Reviewer: Happy Old Man, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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In my 74th year I have suffered for over 35 years with epigastric pain. I formerly had a resection of lower colon for diverticulosis in 1994. I suffered from debilitation abdominal pain almost ecvery day. By chance, a friend was taking this drug for depression and offered me a pill at bed time and said it will make "Me sleep better." Why not? I thought it was a sleeping pill. I went to ... Show Full Comment

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In my 74th year I have suffered for over 35 years with epigastric pain. I formerly had a resection of lower colon for diverticulosis in 1994. I suffered from debilitation abdominal pain almost ecvery day. By chance, a friend was taking this drug for depression and offered me a pill at bed time and said it will make "Me sleep better." Why not? I thought it was a sleeping pill. I went to bed and the next day my epgastric pain was gone, bowel sounds galore and things started to move in digestion. No longer have constipation or the opposite or abdominal pain. Funny, I am not depressed at all, have a great life as a retired professional, have a boat, many homes, cars and doing just fine. I had MRIs cat scans, barium swallows etc. etc. and they found nothing. I short, I have my life back. The only down side is that I wake up early (4AM)sometimes and feel a tad tired in the late afternoon. This help may be anecdotal as to me, but it cured a problem no doctor could cure and it was just by chance. I notice no side effects other then an earlier rise then usual which is 5:30 AM.I take 10 mg and sometimes cut them in half (5mg) or skip a day or two. Amazing luck . As an aside, i got a warning letter in the mail about this drug. As a old cynic watching the money cycle in drug companies, I think the drug companies sent this out to get you on a more expensive anti-depressent. (that is its primary use I am told). This drug is cheap and I guess their monopoly on it has expired. Big Pharma's motto is "Make as much as you can as fast as you can." You be the judge.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I had a bad depression after my 1st son was born. Went on Imipramine for 1 year, then went off when wanted to have 2nd baby. Developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Went back on Imipramine as it is constipating and doctor thought I should try this pill again as I was better on it. Now 21 years later I still take a very low dosage 20 mg for my IBS. Everytime I have tried to go right off, my IBS systems ... Show Full Comment

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I had a bad depression after my 1st son was born. Went on Imipramine for 1 year, then went off when wanted to have 2nd baby. Developed Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Went back on Imipramine as it is constipating and doctor thought I should try this pill again as I was better on it. Now 21 years later I still take a very low dosage 20 mg for my IBS. Everytime I have tried to go right off, my IBS systems flare up (chronic diarrahea, naseau, cramping). Imipramine has been a life saver for me. Although I do worry about what the long term effects are, being on this drug for so long. Like what harm is it doing to internal organs, kidneys etc., if any? I guess if I didnt worry about stuff like that I wouldnt have IBS!! Have to take good care of my teeth because of the dry mouth side effect. I am definitely better on this pill then off!
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