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In the News (Fri 17 Feb 12)

  
  Data Sheet
Ludiomil must not be given for at least 14 days after discontinuation of treatment with MAO inhibitors to avoid the risk of severe interactions such as hyperpyrexia, tremor, generalised clonic convulsions, delirium, and possible death.
Ludiomil should not be administered during pregnancy unless the benefits clearly outweigh the risk to the foetus.
Ludiomil should be withdrawn at least 7 weeks before the expected date of delivery, provided the clinical status of the patient permits, to prevent possible symptoms such as dyspnoea, lethargy, irritability, tachycardia, hypotonia, convulsions, jitter and hypothermia in the newborn.
www.medsafe.govt.nz /Profs/Datasheet/l/Ludiomiltab.htm   (3824 words)

  
 Consumer Medicine Information
Ludiomil is not recommended for use in children 12 years of age and under.
Ludiomil is not recommended for use in adolescents (13-18 years of age) for the treatment of depression, unless under the supervision of a specialist.
Ludiomil must usually be taken for a few weeks before you begin to feel better.
www.medsafe.govt.nz /consumers/cmi/l/ludiomil.htm   (2390 words)

  
 WhatMeds.com - Ludiomil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Ludiomil is an antineuralgic and a tetracyclic antidepressant (TCA) that works by increasing the level of noradrenaline in the brain.
Ludiomil causes sedation and can impair the ability to safely drive, operate heavy machinery, or engage in other potentially hazardous activities.
Ludiomil is excreted in breast milk in higher concentrations than those found in blood.
www.whatmeds.com /meds/ludiomil.html   (438 words)

  
 Ludiomil - Talk Medical
Ludiomil affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
· Ludiomil is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.
Continue to take Ludiomil and talk to your doctor if you experience ·drowsiness, ·headache, ·nausea, ·nervousness, ·increase in weight or appetite, ·dizziness, ·dry mouth, ·constipation, or ·mild tremor (shaking).
www.talkmedical.com /medications/3653/Ludiomil   (857 words)

  
 Cyclic Antidepressants
Ludiomil shouldn't be used if you have a seizure disorder, or if you've had a heart attack within the past six weeks.
Ludiomil may be taken in a single daily dose (usually at bedtime) or in divided daily doses.
Because Ludiomil doesn't break down rapidly in the body, the initial dose should be maintained for at least two weeks.
www.webmd.com /content/Article/87/99354.htm?pagenumber=2   (1128 words)

  
 Ludiomil and Desyrel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Ludiomil® and Desyrel® are listed in the Top 200 (most prescribed) Drugs [19].
Without data on prescriptions written and total dollar sales it is not possible to rank either drug precisely in terms of market shares, but Desyrel" is already in the top five and Ludiomil® in the top ten of antidepressant drugs.
Yet both Ludiomil® and Desyrel® are more expensive than the tricyclics.
www.lclark.edu /~goldman/mmmp2.html   (517 words)

  
 Maprotiline ( Ludiomil )   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Maprotiline (Ludiomil) is an antidepressant used to treat depression with or without anxiety.
Following repeated daily doses of maprotiline, a plasma steady state concentration was reached in the second week, with the majority of subjects receiving daily doses of 150 mg attaining steady state blood levels between 100 and 400 ng/mL.
Ludiomil is used to treat depression, including the depressed phase of manic-depressive illness (bipolar disorder), psychotic depression (unipolar depression), and involutional melancholia.
www.psyweb.com /Drughtm/jsp/maprot.jsp   (1922 words)

  
 Ludiomil campaign
econstructing and disassembling the encoding practices [2, 20-22] used in the Ludiomil® and Desyrel® campaigns permits analysis of the preferred conditions for interpreting the visual impact and symbolic meanings of these drug ads.
Attribute six describes the onset of action for this entity, which is similar to competitor products (given the nature and possible chemical basis of the 'disease' state itself).
This thought is completed by both the rose image and the name 'Ludiomil' situated side by side (each renaming the other) beneath.
www.lclark.edu /~goldman/mmmp3.html   (2534 words)

  
 D. M. Turner - Multiple Combinations
The Ludiomil took effect some 15 minutes after ingesting, and the change was quite apparent.
I can only describe it as a totally hilarious, melting through the bottom of the universe as it all came swirling down into me. The "melting" sensation of this experience was most distinct from the common nitrous high.
It seems as though Ludiomil functions by creating a time-delay buffer zone which prevents rapid responses and changes in the mind.
www.eatel.net /~nukenet/guide/combinations.html   (2489 words)

  
 Medications -Ludiomil
Use cautiously in patients with a history of urinary retention, narrow angle glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure.
Discontinue the drug for as long as clinically feasible prior to any scheduled surgery since the interaction between Ludiomil and general anesthetics is not known.
The risk of seizures may be increased when Ludiomil is taken with phenothiazines or when the dosage of benzodiazepines is rapidly tapered.
www.redoakpsychiatry.com /medications/Ludiomil.html   (252 words)

  
 Ludiomil - Maprotiline - Cheap RX Meds Canada Pharmacy
Your doctor may have prescribed Ludiomil to help relieve, anxiety, tension or to help you sleep.
Ludiomil should be taken orally on a regular basis.
Keep Ludiomil in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
www.cheaprxmeds.com /drug.asp?id=6606   (284 words)

  
 RemedyFind: patient ratings of Ludiomil etc. (Maprotiline) for Depression
Ludiomil etc. (Maprotiline) belongs to the group of drugs called tetracyclic antidepressants.
No one knows what I am talking about when I mention Ludiomil.
So I tried Ludiomil (Maprotiline), which was also less expensive, and it helped a lot.
www.remedyfind.com /treatments/9/2064   (752 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Antidepressants - Drug Comparisons - Compare Drugs - DrugDigest
The incidence of antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction was compared in one large study which showed that venlafaxine (Effexor) had the highest incidence of sexual dysfunction at 67.3%, followed by mirtazapine (Remeron) at 24.4%, and nefazodone (Serzone) at 8%.
Immediate-release bupropion (Wellbutrin) is usually given three times daily; nefazodone (Serzone) is usually given twice daily; venlafaxine immediate-release (Effexor) is given either twice daily or three times daily; trazodone (Desyrel) is usually given twice daily; and lithium products are usually given twice daily or three times daily.
Bupropion sustained release (Wellbutrin SR), lithium, maprotiline (Ludiomil), mirtazapine (Remeron), nefazodone (Serzone), trazodone (Desyrel), and immediate release bupropion (Wellbutrin) are available in generic formulations.
www.drugdigest.org /DD/Comparison/NewComparison/0,10621,46-11,00.html   (872 words)

  
 Depression & HIV
Ludiomil (maprotiline), Sinequan or Zonalon (doxepin), Surmontil (trimipramine), and Asendin (amoxapine) are antidepressants that are currently not widely used.
Ludiomil can increase the possibility of developing seizures.
Sinequan is believed by many psychiatrists to be less effective than other cyclic antidepressants but is often used as an effective and non-addicting sleeping pill.
www.aidsmeds.com /lessons/Depression12.htm   (879 words)

  
 Psychiatric Drugs: Maprotiline (Ludiomil)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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The long half-life may necessitate a longer period of observation after overdose.
Technorati Tags: mg tablets, mg increments, ludiomil, seizure threshold, qhs, half life, antidepressants, arrhythmia, initial dosage, depressive disorders, withdrawal syndrome, sedative, antidepressant, fatality, seizures
psychiatric-drugs.org /2006/06/maprotiline_ludiomil.html   (182 words)

  
 Drug Comparisons - Compare Drugs - DrugDigest
Based on information from several older studies, maprotiline has been shown to be similar in efficacy to amitriptyline for the treatment of depression.
Weissman MM, Lieb J, Prusoff B, Bothwell S. A double-blind trial of maprotiline (Ludiomil) and amitriptyline in depressed outpatients.
A comparison between daily and nightly dose regimen of amitriptyline and maprotiline (Ludiomil(R)) in the treatment of reactive depression in general practice.
www.drugdigest.org /DD/Comparison/StudyEvidence/0,4063,398,00.html   (259 words)

  
 Depression Drugs: Nutrients Depleted, Brand Names, Usage, Warnings/Precautions, Adverse Reactions, Overdose Symptoms
Adapin®, Anafranil®, Elavil®, Janimmine®, Ludiomil®, Pamelor®, Pertofrane®, Sinequan®, Surmontil®, Tofranil®, Vivactil®
Do not use these medicines if you have heart problems, if you drink alcohol, while you are taking other sedatives and tranquilizers, and while you are taking some cold medicines and stomach remedies.
Ludiomil® (Maprotiline): Drowsiness is a relatively common side effect.
www.healingwithnutrition.com /ddisease/depression/depressiondrugs.html   (664 words)

  
 Tricyclic Antidepressants, Adapin, Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Asendin, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin, Elavil, ...
Tricyclic Antidepressants, Adapin, Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Asendin, Clomipramine, Desipramine, Doxepin, Elavil, Imipramine, Janimine, Ludiomil, Maprotiline, Norpramin, Nortriptyline, Pamelor, Pertofrane, Protriptyline, Sinequan, Surmontil, Tofranil, Trimipramine Maleate, Vivactil
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www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/1529009.html   (977 words)

  
 Healthopedia.com Drugs Information - Maprotiline : Proper Use (Ludiomil)
Healthopedia.com Drugs Information - Maprotiline : Proper Use (Ludiomil)
You are here : Healthopedia.com > Drugs and Medications > Detailed Drug Information (USP DI) > Maprotiline : Proper Use
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www.healthopedia.com /drugs/detailed/maprotiline/proper-use.html   (527 words)

  
 MAPROTILINE - ORAL (Ludiomil) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
MAPROTILINE - ORAL (Ludiomil) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.
MedicineNet Home > Medications A-Z List > maprotiline-oral
MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
www.medicinenet.com /maprotiline-oral/index.htm   (73 words)

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