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What are the anticholinergic side effects common with tricyclic antidepressants?

Pharmacology Flashcards: Antidepressants, SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, Tricyclics

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What are the anticholinergic side effects common with tricyclic antidepressants?

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Anticholinergic side effects from tricyclic antidepressants are remembered by the phrase "blind as a bat, dry as a bone, red as a beet, mad as a hatter, hot as a hare." Specifically they include blurred vision from ciliary muscle paralysis, dry mouth from reduced salivation, constipation from decreased gut motility, urinary retention from bladder muscle relaxation, tachycardia, confusion, and flushing. These effects are most pronounced in elderly patients who are more susceptible to anticholinergic toxicity, including falls and delirium. ---
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