What side effects can this medication cause?
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking maprotiline and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of your throat, swelling of your lips, face, or tongue, or hives)
seizures
a fast or irregular heartbeat
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take maprotiline and talk to your doctor if you experience:
drowsiness
headache
nausea
nervousness
increase in weight or appetite
dizziness
dry mouth
constipation
mild tremor (shaking)
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?