Side Effects of Anti-Depressant Drugs
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Prozac: fluoxetine pronounced (floo-ox´eh-teen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, poor concentration, abnormal dreams, agitation, convulsions, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis
gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite
skin: Sweating, rash, pruritus, acne, alopecia, urticaria
respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea, bronchitis, asthma, hyperventilation, pneumonia
cardiovascular: Hot flashes, palpitations, angina pectoris, hemorrhage, hypertension, tachycardia, first-degree AV block, bradycardia, MI, thrombophlebitis
musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, twitching
urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, urine retention
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes, ear/eye pain, photophobia, tinnitus
systemic: Asthenia, viral infection, fever, allergy, chills
Celexa: citalopram Pronounced (sigh-tal´oh-pram)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, poor concentration, abnormal dreams, agitation, convulsions, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis
gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite
skin: Sweating, rash, pruritus, acne, alopecia, urticaria
respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea, bronchitis, asthma, hyperventilation, pneumonia
cardiovascular: Hot flashes, palpitations, angina pectoris, hemorrhage, hypertension, tachycardia, first-degree AV block, bradycardia, MI, thrombophlebitis
musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, twitching
urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, urine retention
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes, ear/eye pain, photophobia, tinnitus
systemic: Asthenia, viral infection, fever, allergy, chills
Luvox: Fluvoxamine pronounced (flu-vox´a-meen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, drowsiness, dizziness, convulsions, sleep disorders
gastrointestinal: Nausea, anorexia, constipation, hepatotoxicity, vomiting, diarrhea
skin: Rash, sweating
urinary: Decreased libido
Paxil: Paroxetine pronounced (par-ox´e-teen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, abnormal dreams, agitation, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis
gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite
skin: Sweating, rash
respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea
cardiovascular: Vasodilation, postural hypotension, palpitations
musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, myalgia, myopathy, myosthenia
urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, abnormal ejaculation
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes
systemic: Asthenia, fever
Zoloft: sertraline pronounced (ser´tra-leen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Insomnia, agitation, somnolence, dizziness, headache, tremor, fatigue, paresthesia, twitching, confusion, ataxia, gait abnormality (elderly)
urinary: Male sexual dysfunction, micturition disorder
gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, constipation, anorexia, dry mouth, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence
cardiovascular: Palpitations, chest pain
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Vision abnormalities
skin: Increased sweating, rash, hot flashes
endocrine: SIADH (elderly)
Desyrel: trazodone pronounced (tray´zoe-done)
Desyrel Dividose, trazodone HCl
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increase in psychiatric symptoms
gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention, acute renal failure, priapism
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis
Effexor: venlafaxine pronounced (ven-la-fax´een)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Emotional lability, vertigo, apathy, ataxia, CNS stimulation, euphoria, hallucinations, hostility, increased libido, hypertonia, hypotonia, psychosis
cardiovascular: Migraine, angina pectoris, hypertension, extrasystoles, postural hypotension, syncope, thrombophlebitis
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Abnormal vision, ear pain, cataract, conjunctivitis, corneal lesions, dry eyes, otitis media, photophobia
gastrointestinal: Dysphagia, eructation, colitis, gastritis, gingivitis, rectal hemorrhage, stomatitis, stomach and mouth ulceration
urinary: Anorgasmia, dysuria, hematuria, metrorrhagia, vaginitis, impaired urination, albuminuria, amenorrhea, kidney calculus, cystitis, nocturia, breast and bladder pain, polyuria, uterine hemorrhage, vaginal hemorrhage, moniliasis
skin: Ecchymosis, acne, alopecia, brittle nails, dry skin, photosensitivity
metabolism: Peripheral edema, weight gain, diabetes mellitus, edema, glycosuria, hyperlipemia, hypokalemia
musculoskeletal: Arthritis, bone pain, bursitis, myasthenia tenosynovitis
respiratory: Bronchitis, dyspnea, asthma, chest congestion, epistaxis, hyperventilation, laryngitis
systemic: Accidental injury, malaise, neck pain, enlarged abdomen, cyst, facial edema, hangover, hernia
Serzone: nefazodone pronounced (ne-faz´o-done)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Somnolence, dizziness, headache, insomnia
gastrointestinal: Nausea, constipation, dry mouth
urinary: Urinary frequency, retention, UTI
cardiovascular: Postural hypotension
respiratory: Pharyngitis, cough
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, abnormal vision
Wellbutrin: Bupropion pronounced (byoo-proe´pee-on)
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, agitation, confusion, seizures, akathisia, delusions, insomnia, sedation, tremors
cardiovascular: Dysrhythmias, hypertension, palpitations, tachycardia, hypotension
gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, increased appetite, constipation
urinary: Impotence, frequency, retention
skin: Rash, pruritus, sweating
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, auditory disturbance
Tofranil: imipramine pronounced (im-ip´ra-meen)
Apo-Imipramine*, imipramine HCl*, Impril*, Janimine, Novo-Pramine*, SK-Pramine, Tofranil, Tofranil PM, Tripramine
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, paresthesia
gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus; increased appetite; cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention, acute renal failure
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis
Anafranil: desipramine pronounced (dess-ip´ra-meen)
desipramine HCl, Norpramin, Pertofrane clomipramine pronounced (kloe-mip´ra-meen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, neutropenia, pancytopenia
cardiovascular: Hypotension, tachycardia, cardiac arrest
central nervous system: Dizziness, tremors, mania, seizures, aggressiveness, EPS endocrine: Galactorrhea, hyperprolactinmia
metabolism: Hyponatremia
gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, dyspepsia
urinary: Delayed ejaculation, anorgasmy, retention
skin: Diaphoresis, photosensitivity
Asendin: amoxapine pronounced (a-mox´a-peen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, paresthesia, impairment of sexual functioning
gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention, acute renal failure
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis, ophthalmoplegia
Elavil: amitriptyline pronounced (a-mee-trip´ti-leen)
Amitril, amitriptylline HCI, Apo-Amitriptyline*, Emitrip, Endep, Enovil, Levate*, Meravil*, Novotriptyn*, Rolavil*
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, seizures
gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis, ophthalmoplegia
Remeron: mirtazapine pronounced (mer-ta´za-peen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, seizures
gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention, acute renal failure
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis
Parnate: tranylcypromine pronounced (tran-ill-sip´roe-meen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Anemia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, hyperreflexia, mania, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain
gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, weight gain
urinary: Change in libido, urinary frequency
skin: Rash, flushing, increased perspiration
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, dysrhythmias, hypertensive crisis
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision
endocrine: SIADH-like syndrome
Nardil: phenelzine pronounced (fen´el-zeen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Anemia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, hyperreflexia, mania, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain
gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, weight gain
urinary: Change in libido, frequency
skin: Rash, flushing, increased perspiration
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, dysrhythmias, hypertensive crisis ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision
endocrine: SIADH-like syndrome
These drugs are commonly prescribed in treatment as a means of "treating" depression or "bi-polar' "disorder. The following list shows reasons we do not use medications for treatment, and why many times these treatments are completely ineffective.
Side Effects of Commonly Prescribed Anti-Depressant Drugs
| Anti-depressant drugs are NOT USED at our facility but are routinely prescribed at many treatment facilities around the country. These include Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Haldol, Prozac, Trazodone, Celexa and others. |  |
These drugs are commonly prescribed in treatment as a means of "treating" depression or "bi-polar' "disorder. The contents of the following list is one of the reasons we do not use medications for treatment, and why many times these treatments are completely ineffective.
| Prozac - Celexa - Luvox - Paxil - Zoloft - Desyrel/trazodone - Effexor - Serzone - Wellbutrin/Zyban - Tofranil/imipramine - Anafranil/Norpramin/desipramine - Asendin - Elavil/amitriptyline - Remeron - Parnate - Nardil |
Prozac: fluoxetine pronounced (floo-ox´eh-teen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, poor concentration, abnormal dreams, agitation, convulsions, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis
gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite
skin: Sweating, rash, pruritus, acne, alopecia, urticaria
respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea, bronchitis, asthma, hyperventilation, pneumonia
cardiovascular: Hot flashes, palpitations, angina pectoris, hemorrhage, hypertension, tachycardia, first-degree AV block, bradycardia, MI, thrombophlebitis
musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, twitching
urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, urine retention
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes, ear/eye pain, photophobia, tinnitus
systemic: Asthenia, viral infection, fever, allergy, chills
Celexa: citalopram Pronounced (sigh-tal´oh-pram)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, poor concentration, abnormal dreams, agitation, convulsions, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis
gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite
skin: Sweating, rash, pruritus, acne, alopecia, urticaria
respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea, bronchitis, asthma, hyperventilation, pneumonia
cardiovascular: Hot flashes, palpitations, angina pectoris, hemorrhage, hypertension, tachycardia, first-degree AV block, bradycardia, MI, thrombophlebitis
musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, twitching
urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, urine retention
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes, ear/eye pain, photophobia, tinnitus
systemic: Asthenia, viral infection, fever, allergy, chills
Luvox: Fluvoxamine pronounced (flu-vox´a-meen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, drowsiness, dizziness, convulsions, sleep disorders
gastrointestinal: Nausea, anorexia, constipation, hepatotoxicity, vomiting, diarrhea
skin: Rash, sweating
urinary: Decreased libido
Paxil: Paroxetine pronounced (par-ox´e-teen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, abnormal dreams, agitation, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis
gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite
skin: Sweating, rash
respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea
cardiovascular: Vasodilation, postural hypotension, palpitations
musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, myalgia, myopathy, myosthenia
urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, abnormal ejaculation
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes
systemic: Asthenia, fever
Zoloft: sertraline pronounced (ser´tra-leen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Insomnia, agitation, somnolence, dizziness, headache, tremor, fatigue, paresthesia, twitching, confusion, ataxia, gait abnormality (elderly)
urinary: Male sexual dysfunction, micturition disorder
gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, constipation, anorexia, dry mouth, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence
cardiovascular: Palpitations, chest pain
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Vision abnormalities
skin: Increased sweating, rash, hot flashes
endocrine: SIADH (elderly)
Desyrel: trazodone pronounced (tray´zoe-done)
Desyrel Dividose, trazodone HCl
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increase in psychiatric symptoms
gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention, acute renal failure, priapism
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis
Effexor: venlafaxine pronounced (ven-la-fax´een)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Emotional lability, vertigo, apathy, ataxia, CNS stimulation, euphoria, hallucinations, hostility, increased libido, hypertonia, hypotonia, psychosis
cardiovascular: Migraine, angina pectoris, hypertension, extrasystoles, postural hypotension, syncope, thrombophlebitis
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Abnormal vision, ear pain, cataract, conjunctivitis, corneal lesions, dry eyes, otitis media, photophobia
gastrointestinal: Dysphagia, eructation, colitis, gastritis, gingivitis, rectal hemorrhage, stomatitis, stomach and mouth ulceration
urinary: Anorgasmia, dysuria, hematuria, metrorrhagia, vaginitis, impaired urination, albuminuria, amenorrhea, kidney calculus, cystitis, nocturia, breast and bladder pain, polyuria, uterine hemorrhage, vaginal hemorrhage, moniliasis
skin: Ecchymosis, acne, alopecia, brittle nails, dry skin, photosensitivity
metabolism: Peripheral edema, weight gain, diabetes mellitus, edema, glycosuria, hyperlipemia, hypokalemia
musculoskeletal: Arthritis, bone pain, bursitis, myasthenia tenosynovitis
respiratory: Bronchitis, dyspnea, asthma, chest congestion, epistaxis, hyperventilation, laryngitis
systemic: Accidental injury, malaise, neck pain, enlarged abdomen, cyst, facial edema, hangover, hernia
Serzone: nefazodone pronounced (ne-faz´o-done)
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Somnolence, dizziness, headache, insomnia
gastrointestinal: Nausea, constipation, dry mouth
urinary: Urinary frequency, retention, UTI
cardiovascular: Postural hypotension
respiratory: Pharyngitis, cough
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, abnormal vision
Wellbutrin: Bupropion pronounced (byoo-proe´pee-on)
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban
side effects/adverse reactions:
central nervous system: Headache, agitation, confusion, seizures, akathisia, delusions, insomnia, sedation, tremors
cardiovascular: Dysrhythmias, hypertension, palpitations, tachycardia, hypotension
gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, increased appetite, constipation
urinary: Impotence, frequency, retention
skin: Rash, pruritus, sweating
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, auditory disturbance
Tofranil: imipramine pronounced (im-ip´ra-meen)
Apo-Imipramine*, imipramine HCl*, Impril*, Janimine, Novo-Pramine*, SK-Pramine, Tofranil, Tofranil PM, Tripramine
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, paresthesia
gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus; increased appetite; cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention, acute renal failure
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis
Anafranil: desipramine pronounced (dess-ip´ra-meen)
desipramine HCl, Norpramin, Pertofrane clomipramine pronounced (kloe-mip´ra-meen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, neutropenia, pancytopenia
cardiovascular: Hypotension, tachycardia, cardiac arrest
central nervous system: Dizziness, tremors, mania, seizures, aggressiveness, EPS endocrine: Galactorrhea, hyperprolactinmia
metabolism: Hyponatremia
gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, dyspepsia
urinary: Delayed ejaculation, anorgasmy, retention
skin: Diaphoresis, photosensitivity
Asendin: amoxapine pronounced (a-mox´a-peen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, paresthesia, impairment of sexual functioning
gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention, acute renal failure
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis, ophthalmoplegia
Elavil: amitriptyline pronounced (a-mee-trip´ti-leen)
Amitril, amitriptylline HCI, Apo-Amitriptyline*, Emitrip, Endep, Enovil, Levate*, Meravil*, Novotriptyn*, Rolavil*
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, seizures
gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis, ophthalmoplegia
Remeron: mirtazapine pronounced (mer-ta´za-peen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, seizures
gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis
urinary: Retention, acute renal failure
skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis
Parnate: tranylcypromine pronounced (tran-ill-sip´roe-meen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Anemia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, hyperreflexia, mania, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain
gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, weight gain
urinary: Change in libido, urinary frequency
skin: Rash, flushing, increased perspiration
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, dysrhythmias, hypertensive crisis
ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision
endocrine: SIADH-like syndrome
Nardil: phenelzine pronounced (fen´el-zeen)
side effects/adverse reactions:
blood: Anemia
central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, hyperreflexia, mania, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain
gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, weight gain
urinary: Change in libido, frequency
skin: Rash, flushing, increased perspiration
cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, dysrhythmias, hypertensive crisis ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision
endocrine: SIADH-like syndrome