What are the side-effects of some of the commonly used antidepressants?
Below is a list of some of the more frequently prescribed antidepressants, and their most common side effects. The figure following each side effect is the percentage of people taking the medication who experience that side effect. Aventyl (nortriptyline): Dry mouth (15); Constipation (15); Weakness-fatigue (10); Tremor (10). Effexor (venlafaxine) Nausea (35); Headache (25); Sleepiness (25); Dry mouth (20); Insomnia (20); Constipation (15). Elavil (amitriptyline): Dry mouth (40); Drowsiness (30); Weight gain (30); Constipation (25); Sweating (20). Nardil (phenelzine): dry mouth (30); insomnia (25); Increased heart rate (25); Lowered blood pressure (20); Sedation (15); Over stimulation (10); Norpramin (desipramine): dry mouth (15); increased pulse (15); constipation (10); reduced blood pressure (10). Pamelor – see Aventyl Parnate (tranylcypromine) Dry mouth (20); Insomnia (20); Increased pulse rate (20); Lowered blood pressure (15); Over stimulation (15); Sedation (15). Paxil (paroxetin