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Side Effects of Antidepressants
Side effects of SSRIs:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Weight gain
- Drowsiness
- Reduced sex drive
Side effects of Tricyclics:
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Reduced sex drive
- Increased risk of suicide
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Side Effects of Antidepressants
A clinician is considering two different types of medication for a patient. Medication A primarily works by increasing the amount of serotonin available between nerve cells. Medication B works by increasing the availability of both serotonin and norepinephrine. Which of the following statements accurately distinguishes between the mechanisms of these two medications?
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