Sustained yawning as a side of imipramine.
The occurrence of sustained yawning, uncoupled from sedation but caused by psychotropic medication, has been noted infrequently in the literature. This case report suggests the possibility of an association between imipramine and sustained yawning. Mechanisms of action for this yawning are proposed and a treatment strategy is offered.
D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007099:Imipramine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012119:Respiration / Q000187:drug effects*
D007099:Imipramine