TCA – Side Effects

TCA – Side Effects

There are __ categories of TCA side-effects

4

The categories of TCA side-effects are…

Cardiac
CNS
Anticholinergic
Other

Cardiac Side-Effects (4)

Arrythmias
Hypotension/Orthostasis
Tachycardia
CHF

CNS Side-Effects (4)

Drowsiness/Sedation (Tertiary)
CNS Stimulation (Secondary)
Anticholinergic Psychosis
Seizures

Anticholinergic Side-Effects (7)

Blurred Vision
Constipation
Dry Mouth
Tachycardia
Urinary Retention
Decreased Memory/Delirium
Cholinergic Rebound at Withdrawal

Other Side-Effects

Nasal Congestion
Tremors
Sexual Dysfunction
Weight Gain
Hepatic Damage
Dangerous During Pregnancy
Allergic Reaction
Agranulocytosis