Information on Tablets A-Z Studies have shown that children and
teenagers who take antidepressants ('mood elevators') such as
amoxapine are more likely to think about harming or killing
themselves or to plan or try to do so than children who do not
take antidepressants. Children younger than 18 years of age
should not normally take amoxapine.If your child’s doctor has
prescribed amoxampine for your child, you should watch his or
her behavior very carefully, especially at the beginning of
treatment and any time his or her dose is increased or
decreased. Your child may develop serious symptoms very
suddenly, so it is important to pay attention to his or her
behavior every day. Call your child’s doctor right away if he or
she experiences any of these symptoms: new or worsening
depression; thinking about harming or killing him- or herself or
planning or trying to do so; extreme worry; agitation; panic
attacks; difficulty falling or staying asleep; irritability;
aggressive behavior; acting without thinking; severe