INDEX Page Antidepressant Adverse Effects
to note what medication you are on vs the common most and least likely symptoms (non HD) from that medication like constipation, vomiting, insomina, stomach problems, etc.!! Go to site to read sublinks ======================================================================= Antidepressant Adverse Effects http://www.fpnotebook.com/PSY147.htm See Also Antidepressant Serotonin Syndrome Antidepressant Withdrawal
Anticholinergic Symptoms Most: Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tertiary amines) Least: SSRI, Bupropion, SARI, MAO inhibitors
Weight gain (Histamine H1 receptor blockade) Most: Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tertiary amines) Least: Bupropion, SSRI
Orthostatic hypotension (alpha 1 receptor blockade) Most: Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tertiary amines) Least: Bupropion, SSRI
Cardiac arrhythmia (Type 1A Antiarrhythmic effect) Most: Tricyclic Antidepressants (Tertiary amines) Least: Bupropion, SSRI
Gastrointestinal effects (Serotonin reuptake blockade) Most adverse effects Nausea or Vomiting: Effexor Constipation: Paxil Diarrhea: Zoloft Minimal: Prozac, MAO inhibitors, Trazodone None: Tricyclic Antidepressants, Bupropion
Sedation (Histamine H1 receptor blockade) Most: Tricyclic Antidepressants, Serzone, Trazodone Moderate: Rameron, Paxil, Nardil None: Bupropion, Effexor, Prozac
Agitation or Insomnia Most: Bupropion, Effexor, Prozac, Paxil Least: Tricyclic Antidepressants, Effexor, Trazodone
Increased Seizure risk (Lower Seizure threshold) Most: Bupropion, Anafranil, Tricyclic Antidepressant Least: SSRI, MAO inhibitor, SARI, Effexor
Sexual dysfunction (Serotonin reuptake blockade) See Antidepressant Induced Sexual Dysfunction Most: SSRI, Tricyclic Antidepressants, MAO inhibitor Least: Bupropion, Nefazodone, Mirtazapine
January 2002
Good to have if any one is on one or more of these medications. Some typical side affects mimic HD symptoms and you should look into the medication first if you experience any of them (ie don't assume it's the HD causing the problem).
For the complete script on any of these medications, including clinical trials, side effects, etc., go to Internet Mental Health http://www.mentalhealth.com/p30-note.html==================================================================
New York - Presbyterian Hospital NEW YORK WEILL CORNELL CENTER COLUMBIA PRESBYTERIAN CENTER Fact Sheet: Antidepressant Side Effects of Antidepressants --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For each antidepressant, we've listed the most common side effects people have. Whether or not you will have these or any other side effects cannot be known ahead of time. We each have a different response to medicine. If you have side effects, tell your prescriber so your medicine can be adjusted in a way that will make you more comfortable.
AMITRIPTYLINE-ELAVIL Sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, a delay in urinating, weight gain, sweating, worsening of heart disease, dizziness when you first stand up
AMOXAPINE-ASENDIN Worsening of heart disease, sleepiness, agitation, trouble sleeping, anxiety
BUPROPION-WELLBUTRIN Agitation, dry mouth, trouble sleeping, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, tremor
CITALOPRAM-CELEXA Anxiety, sleepiness, nausea, headache, trouble sleeping
CLOMIPRAMINE-ANAFRANIL Dry mouth, sleepiness, tremor, weight gain, sweating, dizziness when you first stand up, blurred vision, constipation, delayed orgasm, delay in urinating, nausea
DESIPRAMINE~NORPRAMIN Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, a delay in urinating, weight gain, sweating, dizziness when you first stand up
DOXEPIN~SINEQUAN Sleepiness, sweating, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, a delay in urinating, worsening of heart disease, weight gain, dizziness when you first stand up.
FLUOXETIN~PROZAC Agitation, anxiety, trouble sleeping, sleepiness, tremor, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, delayed orgasm
FLUVOXAMINE~LUVOX Sleepiness, trouble sleeping, anxiety, tremor, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, sweating, delayed orgasm, diarrhea
IMIPRAMINE~TOFRANIL Sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, a delay in urinating, dizziness when you first stand up, worsening of heart disease, weight gain, sweating
MAPROTILINE~LUDIOMIL Sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, a delay in urinating, worsening of heart disease, dizziness when you first stand up, weight gain
MIRTAZAPINE~REMERON Sleepiness, increased appetite, weight gain, dizziness
NEFAZODONE~SERZONE Sleepiness, dizziness when you first stand up, nausea, headache
NORTRIPTYLINE~PAMELOR Sleepiness, dry mouth, a delay in urinating, constipation, blurred vision, weight gain
PAROXETINE~PAXIL Nausea, sleepiness, fatigue, dizziness, trouble sleeping, sweating, tremor, loss of appetite, anxiety, delayed orgasm
PROTRIPTYLINE~VIVACTIL Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, a delay in urinating, worsening of heart disease, dizziness when you first stand up, trouble sleeping, anxiety
SERTRALIZE~ZOLOFT Nausea, diarrhea, tremor, dizziness, trouble sleeping, sleepiness, sweating, dry mouth, delayed orgasm
TRAZODONE~DESYREL Sleepiness, worsening of heart disease, dizziness when you first stand up, nausea, vomiting
TRIMIPRAMINE~SURMONTIL Sleepiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, a delay in urinating, dizziness when you first stand up, worsening of heart disease, weight gain, sweating
VENLAFAXINE~EFFEXOR Sedation, nausea, sweating, dry mouth, dizziness, weakness, constipation, decreased appetite, vomiting, anxiety, tremor, blurred vision, delayed orgasm, headache
=================== What are Some of the Basic Facts About MAOI Antidepressants?
- They are not addictive.
- They may begin to work almost immediately, or they may take as long as eight weeks to start working.
- You need to take them exactly as prescribed whether you feel very good, very bad or in between.
- The dose prescribed is very different from person to person.
- Antidepressants are usually only a part of treatment. Therapy, skills training and lifestyle are important too.
- There are no known long-term risks.
You must carefully avoid certain foods and medicines while you are taking an MAOI antidepressant and for two weeks after stopping it. =================== What are the Most Common Side Effects?
The most common side effects of the MAOI antidepressants are low blood pressure, feeling light-headed, trouble sleeping, sleepiness, dry mouth, weight gain and reduced tolerance for alcohol.
A less common side effect is high blood pressure if you eat prohibited foods or medications. Symptoms of rising blood pressure may include stiff neck, headache, palpitations, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, flushing or chills, fear, pallor or sweating. The blood pressure may rise so high that it is life threatening. This is called a hypertensive crisis.
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