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Tricyclic antidepressant
This medication which includes many variants is named for the three rings that make up its chemical structure. Currently it has been mostly replaced by ssri drugs which have less side effects, it is still used to treat a variety of mood related disturbances.
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How much tricyclic antidepressant would be considered too little?
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What is the definition or description of: tricyclic antidepressant?
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What's the difference between ssri antidepressants and tricyclic antidepressants?
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Why do tricyclic antidepressants prevent migraines?
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Why are tricyclic antidepressants considered unsafe?
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What are the differences between tricyclic antidepressants and snris?
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A 58-year old male asked:
Is tryptisol a tricyclic antidepressant used for anxiety. Thanks?
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What are some tricyclic antidepressants (tcas)?
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How do tricyclic antidepressants compare to ssri's?
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How can ssri's, maoi's and tricyclic antidepressants differ in the way they work?
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A 31-year old asked:
Tricyclic antidepressant -- can it be used for anger management and or stress?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Does taking tricyclic antidepressants such as amitridmline cure or temporarily dampen pain signals due to nerve damage?
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Any new latest findings in treatment for tricyclic antidepressant overdose?
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A 35-year old asked:
Could withdrawal from a tricyclic antidepressant be causing awful neck pain?
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A 50-year old asked:
What does false positive for tricyclic antidepressants in urine test mean?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Does flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) have antidepressant properties since they are similar to tricyclic antidepressants?
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A 55-year old female asked:
How does Tricyclic Antidepressant cause dry eyes? Does it cause melbomian gland or lacrimal gland to malfunction?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Do doctors every recommend tricyclic antidepressants for POTs syndrome or chronic fatigue syndrome & does that mean they think the person is depressed?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I use Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) for muscle spasm PRN but off label works wonders for insomnia. 8 hrs of sleep instead of 4. Is there a tricyclic antidepressant similar?
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A 31-year old male asked:
Can i experience antidepressant withdrawal when transitioning from a tricyclic to an ssri? If so, what are some of the symptoms?
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A 46-year old asked:
Why are some tricyclic anti-depressants are good for anxiety disorders?
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A 37-year old male asked:
I am very very down. On antidepressant but it doesn't help. I hate my job and don't know what to do to feel better.
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A 22-year old male asked:
Why do some antidepressants work better at a lower dose? Wouldnt it make sense for the higher dose,more active ingredients to be better?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Why do drs.Always perscribe antidepressants for anxiety and other issues someone may have?&wat nxt if don't help relive4ur particular problem?
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A 31-year old male asked:
I tend to get very, very, angry when I feel Ive been wronged by the world. Antidepressants dont help, what are some alternative tools to use?
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A 28-year old female asked:
5days of hypomania.Now i'm very sad.I can't take antidepressant because it get my mood too up.I take ability5mg, but isn't enought in my opinion.Help!
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A 21-year old female asked:
I am on paxii, and I have gained lots of weight sinc.I know this is a common side affect, but are there any other antidepressants that don't cause this?
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A 30-year old asked:
I can't tolerate taking antidepressants for anxiety. Are there any other options?
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Can there be any antidepressants that don't cause weight gain?
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For what reason wouldn't therapy and antidepressants work for some people?
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