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Vivactil is used to relieve symptoms of depression for medical patients under close observation. It is also known as Protriptyline, its brand name.

How Vivactil Works

Vivactil is said to increase serotonin levels in the brain. This is the similar type of action that is used for depression medicines, which are in the same class as Vivactil.

Recommended Daily Dosage

It is important for you to see a doctor before you decide to take Vivactil. They can help you determine what exact dosage of this medicine will work best for you. In the mean time you can be assured that this medication can be taken with or without food. If you missed a dose do not take double next time to make up for it. Just resume taking your doses as originally prescribed.

Precautions to Take

You are advised not to drink any alcohol while taking this medicine. In addition, you should keep this drug in the container it came in and store it at room temperature, away from heat and light. 

If you are allergic to this type of med you should call your doctor immediately. Your local mental health center will be able to find you a different medication. Likewise, you should not stop this medication abruptly, without direction from your doctor.

Another very important precaution is to make sure that it is safe to take with any other medication you currently take. For example, this medication should not be taken with MAOI’s. Contact a mental health professional for more information.

You will also need to inform your doctor if you smoke, because tobacco could affect your reaction to this drug. Furthermore, it could reduce the effectiveness of it. You also should not take this medication with St. John’s Wart.

Side effects of Vivactil

Usually all medications, including Vivactil, come with extensive information regarding side effects. It is important to consult your doctor before you take any medication, especially prescription ones. Your doctor can tell you whether or not Vivactil is right for you.

The side affects that people experience the most while taking Vivactil often are the ones that are the least harmful to most people. Lists of some of the least serious and most serious side affects of this medication are listed below:

Some of the less serious side effects of this medication include the following:

• Drowsiness, Dizziness, or blurred vision
• Anxiety, restlessness, or increased sweating
• Weakness, tiredness, or insomnia
• Constipation, difficulty urinating (could become serious)
• Loss of appetite or strange taste in mouth

More serious, but less common side effects include on or more of the following:

• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Seizure
• Heart attack
• High blood pressure
• Severe muscle stiffness or weakness
• Allergies such as difficulty breathing, or closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives

Most of the above mentioned more sever side effects as well as others not listed page do not happen very often. Likewise, side effects that are most common are also ones that are not fatal or seriously harmful. If uncomfortable, painful, or harmful side effects persist, you will want to consult your psychiatrist right away.

You also have to make sure that you get a complete physical and mental examination before choosing any medication. In addition, it is important that you always be honest with your doctor about how you are doing. Some medications do not work well for people who have certain existing medical conditions.

If you have any existing medical conditions of any kind you will want to make sure your doctor approves of you taking any medication, such as Vivactil. Most people will do fine taking this Anti-depressant medication, however.

What to Do if You Experience Side Effects

If you notice some unusual uncomfortable activity within your body while you take Vivactil, contact your doctor. Your doctor can carefully analyze the situation and help determine whether or not you should continue taking this medication.

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