Tricyclic antidepressants might cause the following side effects, but they might decrease after a few weeks as the body adjusts to them.

* Light-headedness.
* Mouth dryness.
* Tiredness.
* Weight gain.
* Constipation.
* Blurry vision.
* Trouble urinating.
* Night sweats.
* Heart rhythm problems.  


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Tricyclic (or heterocyclic) antidepressants inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and/or norepinephrine, and are thus called due to their three (or more)-ring chemical structure. Some examples include:

- Amitriptyline (Elavil) 
- Nortriptyline (Aventyl)
- Maprotiline hydrochloride (Ludiomil)
- Desipramine hydrochloride (Norpramin)
- Clomipramine (Anafranil)

A similar drug is Bupropion (Wellbutrin), which is an aminoketone that weakly blocks norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine reuptake.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

National health service group. (2021, November 4). Side effects – Antidepressants. NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/medicines-and-psychiatry/antidepressants/side-effects/

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