What is Desyrel?
Desyrel is an antidepressant drug used for treating major depression disorders. Desyrel can be used in other ways not mentioned in the medication guide.
Side effects of Desyrel
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue If you experience a painful penis erection or one that lasts more than 6 hours, stop taking Desyrel immediately and contact your doctor. It is an emergency situation that could result in a severe condition requiring surgery. You should tell your doctor if any symptoms worsen or change, including anxiety, attacks of panic, or mood changes. Also, you may feel more impulsive or aggressive, restless or hyperactive, mentally or physically, and/or depressed.
Desyrel may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- You may experience rapid or pounding pulses, fluttering of the chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness.
- Slow heartbeats
- Unusual thoughts or behaviors
- Easy bruising and unusual bleeding
- Low sodium levels in the body can cause headaches, confusion, slurred words, extreme weakness, nausea, and a feeling of unsteadiness.
If you experience symptoms such as hallucinations or agitation, rapid heartbeat, muscle stiffness, and twitching,
Desyrel side effects that are common include:
- Drowsiness, dizziness, and tiredness;
- Swelling;
- Weight loss;
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea, constipation;
- Stuffy nose.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report side effects by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
When first starting an antidepressant, some young people may have suicidal thoughts. Be alert for any changes in mood or symptoms. Notify your doctor of any symptoms that are new or getting worse. Desyrel should not be used by those under the age of 18.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to Desyrel, then it is best not to use this product. Desyrel should not be used if an MAO inhibitor has been taken in the last 14 days. Drug interactions can occur. MAO inhibitors are isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and other drugs. You must wait 14 days after stopping Desyrel before taking MAOIs. Inform your doctor of any other medications you are taking, including stimulants, opioids, herbs, or medicines for mental illnesses like Parkinson’s disease or migraine headaches. A serious serotonin-related condition can be caused by an interaction between Desyrel and other drugs.
If you've ever:
- Liver or kidney disease
- Heart disease or recent heart attacks;
- A bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
- Seizures or epilepsy;
- Narrow-angle glaucoma;
- Long QT syndrome;
- Drug addiction Suicidal Thoughts
- Bipolar Disorder
When first starting an antidepressant, some young people may have suicidal thoughts. Regular visits to your doctor are a good way for you and your doctor to monitor the progress of treatment. You or your family members should be aware of any changes you may experience in mood or symptoms. Desyrel can harm your baby during pregnancy, but it may be dangerous for you to stop taking the medication. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping Desyrel. You may find your name on a registry for pregnant women to monitor the effects of the drug on the child. A doctor can tell you if breastfeeding is possible while taking this medication. Desyrel should not be used by those under the age of 18.
How to take Desyrel?
Read all the instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow the directions. Sometimes, your doctor will change the dose. You must take the medication exactly as prescribed.
After eating a snack or meal, take Desyrel. You may experience symptoms for as long as two weeks. If you suddenly stop taking Desyrel, it may cause unpleasant side effects (such as confusion, anxiety, tingling, and electric shock sensations). Before stopping your medicine, consult with your doctor. Keep away from heat, moisture, and light.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are almost due for the next dose, skip the missed one. Never take more than one dose at a time.
What happens if I overdose?
Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. A Desyrel overdose is fatal if it's taken along with alcohol, barbiturates like phenobarbital, or sedatives like diazepam. The symptoms of an overdose may include extreme sleepiness, nausea, a painful penis erection, a fast heartbeat or rapid pulse, convulsions (blackouts), or slow or stopped breathing.
What should be avoided?
Don't drink alcohol. Side effects and death can occur. Before taking NSAIDs such as Advil, ibuprofen, or naproxen (or other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs), consult your physician. Using an NSAID along with Desyrel can cause you to bleed or bruise easily. You should avoid driving and other hazardous activities until you are sure of how Desyrel affects you. You may be unable to react properly. You may get dizzy if you stand up quickly from a seated or lying position.
Interaction with other drug
This effect can be worsened by combining desyrel with other drugs that make you sleepy. Before taking an opioid, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, anxiety medications, or medicines for seizures or anxiety, consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor of all the medications you are taking. Desyrel can be affected by many drugs, including:
- Any other antidepressants?
- Phenytoin;
- John's Wort;
- Tramadol;
- A diuretic, or "water pills."
- Medicine to treat mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or anxiety disorders;
- A blood thinner—warfarin, Coumadin, or Jantoven
- Migraine headache medicine—sumatriptan, Imitrex, Maxalt, Treximet, and others.
Desyrel may interact with many drugs not listed here. These include prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, vitamin, and other products. This list does not include all possible interactions with drugs.
