What are the side effects of tricyclic antidepressants?
The most common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, headache, nausea, mild tiredness or weakness, increased appetite or craving for sweets, and weight gain. These problems usually go away as the body adjusts to the drug and do not require medical treatment. Less common side effects, such as diarrhea, vomiting, sleep problems, sweating, and heartburn also may occur and do not need medical attention unless they do not go away or they interfere with normal activities. More serious side effects are not common, but may occur. If any of the following side effects occur, check with the physician who prescribed the medicine as soon as possible: • blurred vision • eye pain • confusion • hallucinations • fainting • loss of balance • swallowing problems • difficulty speaking • mask-like face • shakiness or trembling • nervousness or restlessness • movement problems, such as shuffling walk, stiff arms and legs, or slow movement • decreased sexual ability • fast or
