Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Stop taking this drug and get emergency help immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Reported for amoxapine only rare
Convulsions - seizures; difficult or fast breathing; fever with increased sweating; high or low - irregular blood pressure; loss of bladder control; muscle stiffness - severe; pale skin; unusual tiredness or weakness
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Blurred vision; confusion or delirium; constipation - especially in the elderly; decreased sexual ability - more common with amoxapine and clomipramine; difficulty in speaking or swallowing; eye pain; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat - pounding, racing, skipping; hallucinations; loss of balance control; mask-like face; nervousness or restlessness; problems in urinating; shakiness or trembling; shuffling walk; slowed movements; stiffness of arms and legs
Reported for amoxapine only - in addition to the above less common
Lip smacking or puckering; puffing of cheeks; rapid or worm-like movements of tongue; uncontrolled chewing movements; uncontrolled movements of hands, arms, or legs
Rare
Anxiety; breast enlargement in both males and females; hair loss; inappropriate secretion of milk in females; increased sensitivity to sunlight; irritability; muscle twitching; red or brownish spots on skin; ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained sounds in the ears; seizures - more common with clomipramine; skin rash and itching; sore throat and fever; swelling of face and tongue; swelling of testicles - more common with amoxapine; trouble with teeth or gums - more common with clomipramine; weakness; yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of acute overdose
Confusion; convulsions - seizures; disturbed concentration; drowsiness - severe; enlarged pupils; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; fever; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; restlessness and agitation; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness - severe; vomiting
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Dizziness; drowsiness; dryness of mouth; headache; increased appetite - may include craving for sweets; nausea; tiredness or weakness - mild; unpleasant taste; weight gain
Less common
Diarrhea; heartburn; increased sweating; trouble in sleeping - more common with protriptyline, especially when taken late in the day; vomiting
Certain side effects of this drug may occur after you have stopped taking it. Check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following effects:
Headache; irritability; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; restlessness; trouble in sleeping, with vivid dreams; unusual excitement
Reported for amoxapine only - in addition to the above
Lip smacking or puckering; puffing of cheeks; rapid or worm-like movements of the tongue; uncontrolled chewing movements; uncontrolled movements of arms or legs
More common side effects not listed above also may occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.