NettetANS: D. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) produce anticholinergic (eye pain) and antiadrenergic (orthostatic hypotension and arrhythmias) side effects. GI symptoms, sexual dysfunction, and weight variations are related to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) therapy. Seizures are seen with Wellbutrin therapy. NettetTricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are as effective as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of depression and provide an alternative treatment if an SSRI is unsuitable or not tolerated. In general TCAs are less well tolerated than SSRIs, mainly due to anticholinergic effects, and are more toxic in overdose.
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NettetAbstract Peripheral anticholinergic activity of single acute doses of three tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline 50 mg, desipramine 50 mg, doxepin 100 mg) and placebo was assessed by several physiologic measures in normal male volunteers. Nettet15. nov. 2002 · A comparison of ED(50) values showed that the ratio of anticholinergic effect to antidepressant activity was fluvoxamine, >3.2; paroxetine, 2.1-2.6; clomipramine, <0.8. These results suggest that paroxetine may induce fewer adverse anticholinergic effects than clomipramine, but more than fluvoxamine. Publication types Comparative … litmatch reddit
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