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Limbitrol is a medication that is prescribed for treating depression associated with anxiety. This eMedTV Web page describes the effects of Limbitrol, offers general dosing information for the drug, and explains how it works to treat depression.
Common Limbitrol side effects may include blurred vision, dry mouth, and dizziness. This eMedTV segment also lists less common problems and describes potentially serious side effects of Limbitrol that should be reported to a doctor right away.
Dry mouth is one of the more commonly reported Limbitrol side effects. This eMedTV Web page offers more information on Limbitrol and dry mouth, lists suggestions that may provide relief, and explains what treatments your doctor may recommend.
Limbitrol is used for the treatment of depression that is associated with anxiety. This eMedTV resource further explores how the drug works, discusses Limbitrol uses in children, as well as off-label uses, and describes the effects of the medication.
Most people start with a Limbitrol dosage of three to four tablets each day. This article from the eMedTV archives covers Limbitrol dosing guidelines in more detail and includes tips and precautions for those taking the medication.
Drugs that may cause negative interactions with Limbitrol include barbiturates, cimetidine, and narcotics. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that may lead to Limbitrol drug interactions and explains what can occur as a result.
Limbitrol can cause severe drowsiness and difficulty breathing, which may be life threatening. This eMedTV page offers other Limbitrol warnings and precautions, including a list of potential side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.
If you take too much Limbitrol, overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, vomiting, and fever. This eMedTV segment describes other potential effects of a Limbitrol overdose and explains what treatments your healthcare provider may recommend.
Research shows that it may be dangerous for pregnant women to use Limbitrol. This eMedTV Web page discusses the results of studies on Limbitrol and pregnancy in more detail and explains the possible risks of using the drug while pregnant.
Breastfeeding while taking Limbitrol may cause serious problems in a nursing infant. This eMedTV article further discusses Limbitrol and breastfeeding, and describes the potential problems that may occur when the drug is passed through breast milk.
It is potentially dangerous to combine Limbitrol and alcohol. As this eMedTV Web page explains, since both are CNS depressants and can slow down brain activity, combining the two can lead to potentially serious side effects or complications.
As with all drugs, it is possible to become addicted to Limbitrol. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Limbitrol addiction, describes the potential risks of becoming addicted, and offers suggestions for dealing with an addiction.
Limbitrol is currently available in generic form. This section of the eMedTV library describes generic Limbitrol tablets in more detail, lists the various strengths available, and explains whether they are equivalent to the brand-name version.
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