An Overview of Side Effects of Tricyclic Antidepressants
As with any type of medicine, there are possible side effects with
tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). However, not everyone who takes a
tricyclic antidepressant will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication well. When people do develop side effects, in many cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with tricyclic antidepressants. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of side effects with tricyclic antidepressants with you.)
Common Side Effects of Tricyclic Antidepressants
Each tricyclic antidepressant has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials in which the side effects of a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine.
As a result, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
Based on these studies, some of the most common side effects of tricyclic antidepressants include:
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