Comparing Desipramine vs Imipramine
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, ADHD, Vulvodynia, Depression, Dysautonomia. Desipramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Primary Nocturnal Enuresis, Interstitial Cystitis, Pain, ADHD, Depression, Enuresis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Night Terrors, Panic Disorder, Somatoform Pain Disorder. Imipramine may... View more |
Related suggestions Depression
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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| More about Desipramine | More about Imipramine | ||||||||||||||||
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Desipramine has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
Imipramine has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 78 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all Desipramine prices |
View all Imipramine prices |
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| Norpramin | Tofranil | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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22 hours |
20 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 717 drugs are known to interact with Desipramine:
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A total of 732 drugs are known to interact with Imipramine:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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November 20, 1964 |
April 16, 1959 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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