Encyclopedia: Tricyclic Antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressants are a class of antidepressant drugs first used in the 1950s. They are named after the drugs' molecular structure, which contains three rings of atoms . The first tricyclic antidepressant discovered was imipramine, which was discovered accidentally in a search for a new antipsychotic in the late 1950s. Antidepressant drugs in the tricyclic drug group include: Note: Other sources suggest that most of the tricyclics combine adrenergic and...
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What are the most common withdrawal symptoms when coming off tricyclic antidepressants ....?
... I am weaning myself off tricyclic anti depressants. I do NOT intend to...
... I am weaning myself off tricyclic anti depressants. I do NOT intend to...
Sudden withdrawal from tricyclics can sometimes cause insomnia and increased dreaming, and flu-like symptoms such as headache, sweating, chills, nausea or muscular aches. Gradual tapering, like you're doing, should...
Asked by Charmaine - 10 months ago
(Tricyclic) Antidepressants and Personality Change?
I am on Imipramine (a Tricyclic antidepressant) and have noticed a distinct personality alteration. I...
I am on Imipramine (a Tricyclic antidepressant) and have noticed a distinct personality alteration. I...
I took imipramine in the early 80's when I was severely depressed. along with therapy it literally saved my life and I was on them for about a year. I...
Asked by Brendan F - 375 days ago
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