What is Tryptanol?

Tryptanol is an oral antidepressant medication that acts on the central nervous system promoting a sense of well being and helping in the treatment of depression and as a sedative due to its soothing properties. In addition, it can also be used in nocturnal enuresis.

This drug can be found in pharmacies for a price of about 20 reais and is marketed by the Merck Sharp & Dohme laboratory, requiring a prescription.

How to use

The dosage depends on the problem to be treated:

1. Posology for depression

The optimal dose of Tryptanol varies from patient to patient and should be adjusted by a physician based on your response to treatment. In most cases, therapy is started at a low dose and, if necessary, the dose is increased afterwards, until symptoms improve.

Most people continue treatment for at least three months.

2. Posology for nocturnal enuresis

The daily dose varies according to the case and is adjusted by the doctor according to the age and weight of the child. You should tell your doctor immediately about any change in your condition, as there may be a need for adjustment of the prescription.

You should not stop treatment suddenly unless directed by your doctor. See when it is normal for the child to pee in bed and when it can be cause for concern.

Possible side effects

Generally, this medication is well tolerated, however, some side effects such as drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, blurred vision, dilated pupils, dry mouth, altered taste, nausea, constipation, weight gain, fatigue, disorientation, decrease muscle coordination, increased sweating, dizziness, headache, palpitation, rapid pulse, altered sexual appetite, and impotence.

Adverse reactions during treatment of nocturnal enuresis occur less frequently. The most frequent adverse effects are drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating and constipation.

In addition, hypersensitivity reactions such as hives, itching, rashes, and swelling of the face or tongue may also occur, which may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing.

Who should not use

This medication should not be used by people who are allergic to any of their constituents who are being treated for depression with some medicines known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors or cisapride or who have recently had a heart attack, for example, in the past 30 days.