Imipramine Hcl Coupons & Prices

Looking for an imipramine HCl coupon? Imipramine hydrochloride is a widely available generic tricyclic antidepressant (sold under the brand name Tofranil), and because it is generic it is already one of the lower-cost options in its class. Even so, the cash price can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next, so comparing pharmacies is the best way to pay less. Rx.com compares live prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find today's lowest price near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and get a free discount coupon you can use at the pharmacy counter.

What is imipramine and how does it work?

Imipramine hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), one of the older, well-established classes of medicines for mood. It is FDA-approved to relieve symptoms of depression, and endogenous depression tends to respond better than some other depressive states. It is also approved as short-term add-on therapy for nighttime bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) in children age 6 and older. The brand name is Tofranil for imipramine HCl tablets; a related capsule form, Tofranil-PM, uses imipramine pamoate.

Like other TCAs, imipramine is thought to work by increasing the levels of certain natural chemical messengers in the brain that help regulate mood. It usually takes consistent daily use over several weeks to reach its full effect. This page is for general information only and is not medical advice, so talk with your doctor about whether imipramine is right for you.

Imipramine cost without insurance and how to save

Because imipramine is available as a generic, it is generally inexpensive compared with newer brand-name antidepressants. Still, the cash price you would pay without insurance is not the same everywhere. Different pharmacies set different prices for the exact same tablet, and the gap between the cheapest and most expensive pharmacy in your area can be surprisingly large. That is why it pays to compare before you fill.

There is no manufacturer savings card for generic imipramine. Instead, a free Rx.com discount coupon can be used at the pharmacy counter whether or not you have insurance, and often beats a standard cash price. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price at pharmacies near you and choose the lowest one.

Imipramine alternatives and related tricyclic antidepressants

Imipramine is one of several tricyclic antidepressants, and your doctor may consider a related medicine depending on your needs and how you tolerate side effects. Other TCAs include amitriptyline, nortriptyline (a metabolite of amitriptyline), desipramine (a metabolite of imipramine), doxepin, and clomipramine. All of these are available as generics.

Only your prescriber can decide which medicine fits your situation. If you have a prescription for any of them, you can compare live prices for each on Rx.com to see which pharmacy near you offers the best price today.

Important safety information

Imipramine carries a boxed warning: antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults, so anyone starting treatment should be watched closely for worsening mood or unusual changes, especially early on. Imipramine must not be taken with MAO inhibitors (risk of dangerous high blood pressure and serotonin syndrome) or during the early recovery period after a heart attack. It is cardiotoxic and dangerous in overdose because it has a narrow safety margin.

Common side effects include dry mouth, constipation, difficulty urinating, blurred vision, drowsiness, and dizziness when standing up (orthostatic hypotension). It can also lower the seizure threshold. Use extra caution if you have heart disease, glaucoma, or trouble urinating. This is a summary, not a complete list, and not medical advice. Review your full history and all your medicines with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping imipramine.