| Depression |
| Tricyclic Antidepressants |
| Trade Names - Allegron - Anafranil - Asendis - Concordin - Germanil - Lentizol - Motipress - Motival - Prothiaden - Sinequan - Surmontil - Tofranil - Triptafen Type - TCAs Dosage - 1 - 4 tablets or more tablets or capsules usually taken in the evening, but can be divided in equal or unequal doses through out the day when larger amounts of medication are taken *and breathe!* Side Effects common - Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, tremor, nausea, constipation, rapid heart beat Unusual - confusion, becomes hard to pee, decreased sex drive, throwing up, blurred vision, poor concentration, hallucinations, breast enlargement, intestinal cramps, rash severe but rare - yellow skin (stop taking medication and see your doctor immediately!!) |
| Venlafaxine |
| Trade Name - Efexor Type - Antidepressant Dosage - tablets: 37.5mg - 75mg. twice a day, increasing the dose slowly - capsules: one a day with food Side Effects common - dizziness, sleeplessness, nervousness, nausea, diarrhoea, dry mouth unusual - tiredness, throwing up, sweating, general tiredness, severe but rare - High blood pressure (stop taking medication and see your doctor immediatly!!!) |
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