Panic disorder or agoraphobia with panic attacks. Treatment of cocaine withdrawal. In combination with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor to treat insomnia. Concurrently with electroshock therapy. Safety and efficacy in children less than 18 years of age have not been established.
Geriatric clients are more prone to the sedative and hypotensive effects.
Dermatitis, edema, blurred vision, constipation, dry mouth, nasal congestion, skeletal muscle aches and pains. Hypertension or hypotension, syncope, palpitations, tachycardia, SOB, chest pain. Delayed urine flow, priapism, hematuria, increased urinary frequency. Nightmares, confusion, anger, excitement, decreased ability to concentrate, dizziness, disorientation, drowsiness, lightheadedness, fatigue, insomnia, nervousness, impaired memory. Rarely, hallucinations, impaired speech, hypomania.