difficulty breathing or swallowing severe rash yellowing of the skin or eyes irregular heartbeat seizures sore throat, fever, and other signs of infection If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. What should I know storage and disposal of this medication? Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. In case of emergency/overdose In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911. Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heartbeat seizures coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time) confusion hallucination (seeing things that do not exist) widened pupils (dark circles in the middle of the eyes) drowsiness agitation fever low body temperature stiff muscles vomiting What other information should I know? Keep all appointments with your doctor. Do not allow anyone else to take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Brand names Norpramin®
difficulty breathing or swallowing severe rash yellowing of the skin or eyes irregular heartbeat seizures sore throat, fever, and other signs of infection If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. What should I know storage and disposal of this medication? Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. In case of emergency/overdose In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911. Symptoms of overdose may include irregular heartbeat seizures coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time) confusion hallucination (seeing things that do not exist) widened pupils (dark circles in the middle of the eyes) drowsiness agitation fever low body temperature stiff muscles vomiting What other information should I know? Keep all appointments with your doctor. Do not allow anyone else to take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Brand names Norpramin®
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