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Research Notes on Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) inhibit the reabsorption (reuptake) of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine. Improving the balance of these neurotransmitters in the brain may help with many conditions, such as depression.
Fast Facts:
- TCAs are effective in treating around 60% of people diagnosed with depression
- TCAs treat clinical depression, neuropathic pain, nocturnal enuresis, OCD, and have also been successful in treating anxiety, insomnia, smoking cessation, bulimia nervosa, irritable bowel syndrome, narcolepsy and headaches
- Tricyclic antidepressants have been shown to be effective in treating ADHD
- Side effects include, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, dizziness, impaired sexual functioning, increased heart rate, disorientation or confusion, headache, low blood pressure sensitivity to sunlight, increased appetite, weight gain, nausea and weakness
- TCAs aren't considered addictive, however stopping treatment abruptly or missing several doses can cause withdrawal-like symptoms
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Latest Headlines on Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
What is Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)?
- NetDoctor UK: Tricyclic Antidepressants
- OvercomeDepression: Tricyclic Antidepressants
- MayoClinic (via CNN): Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- RXList: What are Antidepressants and How do They Work?
- Web4Health: What are the Tricyclic Antidepressants? How do They Work?
What Are The Uses for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)?
- Wikipedia: Clinical use for Tricyclic Antidepressant
- RXList: For What Conditions are Antidepressants Used?
- Healthwise (via AOL body): Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) for the Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain - Why It Is Used
- WebMD: Tricyclic and Tetracyclic Antidepressants for Depression - Why It Is Used | Tricyclic Antidepressants for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - Why is it used?
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)?
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Tricyclic Antidepressants for Panic Disorder - Side Effects
- Depression Treatment Guide: Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) - Side Effects of Taking TCA Drugs
- DrugDigest: Drug Interactions for Tricyclic Antidepressants
- Web4Health: Precautions for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- eMedTV: Precautions and Warnings With Tricyclic Antidepressants
What are the Alternatives to Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)?
- Wikipedia: Types of Antidepressants
- OrganizedWisdom: St. John's Wort
- OrganizedWisdom: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- OrganizedWisdom: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)?
- HolisticOnline: Drug Therapy - Antidepressants
- Wikipedia: St John's Wort
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- ScienceDaily: Antidepressants Linked To Type 2 Diabetes, Study Suggests (March 26, 2008)
- Medscape: Efficacy and Tolerability of Tricyclic Antidepressants... (November 17, 2005)
- PsychCentral Blog: No New Insights into Women and Depression (May 2, 2008)
- ShrinkWrapped Blog: The Efficacy of Anti-Depressants
- CNS Forum: Depression - Antidepressants
Clinical Trials for Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials for Tricyclic Antidepressants
- CenterWatch: Clinical Trials for Tricyclic Antidepressants
Controversy and Lawsuits about Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Wikipedia: Controversy of Antidepressant | Lawsuits for Antidepressant
- HealthAffairs.org: The Controversy Of Increased Spending For Antidepressants
Abuse of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Overcoming Anxiety: Tricyclic Antidepressant Drug, Chronic Pain and Overdose
- SMJ.org: Deliberate Misuse Of Tricyclic Antidepressants By Intravenous Drug Users
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- JAMA: Medical Journal Articles on Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Google Scholar: Medical Articles on Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
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