Side effects of commonly prescribed anti-depressant drugs Anti-depressant drugs are NOT USED at our facility but are routinely prescribed at many treatment facilities around the country. These include Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Haldol, Prozac, Trazodone, Celexa and others. These drugs are commonly prescribed in treatment as a means of "treating" depression or "bi-polar' "disorder. The contents of the following list is one of the reasons we do not use medications for treatment, and why many times these treatments are completely ineffective.
Prozac: fluoxetine pronounced (floo-ox´eh-teen) side effects/adverse reactions: central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, poor concentration, abnormal dreams, agitation, convulsions, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite skin: Sweating, rash, pruritus, acne, alopecia, urticaria respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea, bronchitis, asthma, hyperventilation, pneumonia cardiovascular: Hot flashes, palpitations, angina pectoris, hemorrhage, hypertension, tachycardia, first-degree AV block, bradycardia, MI, thrombophlebitis musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, twitching urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, urine retention ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes, ear/eye pain, photophobia, tinnitus systemic: Asthenia, viral infection, fever, allergy, chills Celexa: citalopram Pronounced (sigh-tal´oh-pram) side effects/adverse reactions: central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, poor concentration, abnormal dreams, agitation, convulsions, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite skin: Sweating, rash, pruritus, acne, alopecia, urticaria respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea, bronchitis, asthma, hyperventilation, pneumonia cardiovascular: Hot flashes, palpitations, angina pectoris, hemorrhage, hypertension, tachycardia, first-degree AV block, bradycardia, MI, thrombophlebitis musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, twitching urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, urine retention ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes, ear/eye pain, photophobia, tinnitus systemic: Asthenia, viral infection, fever, allergy, chills Luvox: Fluvoxamine pronounced (flu-vox´a-meen) side effects/adverse reactions: central nervous system: Headache, drowsiness, dizziness, convulsions, sleep disorders gastrointestinal: Nausea, anorexia, constipation, hepatotoxicity, vomiting, diarrhea skin: Rash, sweating urinary: Decreased libido Paxil: Paroxetine pronounced (par-ox´e-teen) side effects/adverse reactions: central nervous system: Headache, nervousness, insomnia, drowsiness, anxiety, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, sedation, abnormal dreams, agitation, apathy, euphoria, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, anorexia, dyspepsia, constipation, cramps, vomiting, taste changes, flatulence, decreased appetite skin: Sweating, rash respiratory: Infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinus headache, sinusitis, cough, dyspnea cardiovascular: Vasodilation, postural hypotension, palpitations musculoskeletal: Pain, arthritis, myalgia, myopathy, myosthenia urinary: Dysmenorrhea, decreased libido, urinary frequency, UTI, amenorrhea, cystitis, impotence, abnormal ejaculation ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Visual changes systemic: Asthenia, fever Zoloft: sertraline pronounced (ser´tra-leen) side effects/adverse reactions: central nervous system: Insomnia, agitation, somnolence, dizziness, headache, tremor, fatigue, paresthesia, twitching, confusion, ataxia, gait abnormality (elderly) urinary: Male sexual dysfunction, micturition disorder gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, nausea, constipation, anorexia, dry mouth, dyspepsia, vomiting, flatulence cardiovascular: Palpitations, chest pain ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Vision abnormalities skin: Increased sweating, rash, hot flashes endocrine: SIADH (elderly) Desyrel: trazodone pronounced (tray´zoe-done)
Desyrel Dividose, trazodone HCl side effects/adverse reactions: blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increase in psychiatric symptoms gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis urinary: Retention, acute renal failure, priapism skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis Effexor: venlafaxine pronounced (ven-la-fax´een) side effects/adverse reactions: central nervous system: Emotional lability, vertigo, apathy, ataxia, CNS stimulation, euphoria, hallucinations, hostility, increased libido, hypertonia, hypotonia, psychosis cardiovascular: Migraine, angina pectoris, hypertension, extrasystoles, postural hypotension, syncope, thrombophlebitis ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Abnormal vision, ear pain, cataract, conjunctivitis, corneal lesions, dry eyes, otitis media, photophobia gastrointestinal: Dysphagia, eructation, colitis, gastritis, gingivitis, rectal hemorrhage, stomatitis, stomach and mouth ulceration urinary: Anorgasmia, dysuria, hematuria, metrorrhagia, vaginitis, impaired urination, albuminuria, amenorrhea, kidney calculus, cystitis, nocturia, breast and bladder pain, polyuria, uterine hemorrhage, vaginal hemorrhage, moniliasis skin: Ecchymosis, acne, alopecia, brittle nails, dry skin, photosensitivity metabolism: Peripheral edema, weight gain, diabetes mellitus, edema, glycosuria, hyperlipemia, hypokalemia musculoskeletal: Arthritis, bone pain, bursitis, myasthenia tenosynovitis respiratory: Bronchitis, dyspnea, asthma, chest congestion, epistaxis, hyperventilation, laryngitis systemic: Accidental injury, malaise, neck pain, enlarged abdomen, cyst, facial edema, hangover, hernia Serzone: nefazodone pronounced (ne-faz´o-done) side effects/adverse reactions: central nervous system: Somnolence, dizziness, headache, insomnia gastrointestinal: Nausea, constipation, dry mouth urinary: Urinary frequency, retention, UTI cardiovascular: Postural hypotension respiratory: Pharyngitis, cough ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, abnormal vision Wellbutrin: Bupropion pronounced (byoo-proe´pee-on)
Wellbutrin SR, Zyban side effects/adverse reactions: central nervous system: Headache, agitation, confusion, seizures, akathisia, delusions, insomnia, sedation, tremors cardiovascular: Dysrhythmias, hypertension, palpitations, tachycardia, hypotension gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, increased appetite, constipation urinary: Impotence, frequency, retention skin: Rash, pruritus, sweating ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, auditory disturbance Tofranil: imipramine pronounced (im-ip´ra-meen)
Apo-Imipramine*, imipramine HCl*, Impril*, Janimine, Novo-Pramine*, SK-Pramine, Tofranil, Tofranil PM, Tripramine side effects/adverse reactions: blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, paresthesia gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus; increased appetite; cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis urinary: Retention, acute renal failure skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis Anafranil: desipramine pronounced (dess-ip´ra-meen)
desipramine HCl, Norpramin, Pertofrane clomipramine pronounced (kloe-mip´ra-meen) side effects/adverse reactions: blood: Agranulocytosis, neutropenia, pancytopenia cardiovascular: Hypotension, tachycardia, cardiac arrest central nervous system: Dizziness, tremors, mania, seizures, aggressiveness, EPS endocrine: Galactorrhea, hyperprolactinmia metabolism: Hyponatremia gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, dyspepsia urinary: Delayed ejaculation, anorgasmy, retention skin: Diaphoresis, photosensitivity Asendin: amoxapine pronounced (a-mox´a-peen) side effects/adverse reactions: blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, paresthesia, impairment of sexual functioning gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, constipation, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis urinary: Retention, acute renal failure skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis, ophthalmoplegia Elavil: amitriptyline pronounced (a-mee-trip´ti-leen)
Amitril, amitriptylline HCI, Apo-Amitriptyline*, Emitrip, Endep, Enovil, Levate*, Meravil*, Novotriptyn*, Rolavil* side effects/adverse reactions: blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, seizures gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis urinary: Retention skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis, ophthalmoplegia Remeron: mirtazapine pronounced (mer-ta´za-peen) side effects/adverse reactions: blood: Agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leukopenia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, insomnia, nightmares, EPS (elderly), increased psychiatric symptoms, seizures gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, paralytic ileus, increased appetite, cramps, epigastric distress, jaundice, hepatitis, stomatitis urinary: Retention, acute renal failure skin: Rash, urticaria, sweating, pruritus, photosensitivity cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, ECG changes, tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision, tinnitus, mydriasis Parnate: tranylcypromine pronounced (tran-ill-sip´roe-meen) side effects/adverse reactions: blood: Anemia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, hyperreflexia, mania, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, weight gain urinary: Change in libido, urinary frequency skin: Rash, flushing, increased perspiration cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, dysrhythmias, hypertensive crisis ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision endocrine: SIADH-like syndrome Nardil: phenelzine pronounced (fen´el-zeen) side effects/adverse reactions: blood: Anemia central nervous system: Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, headache, anxiety, tremors, stimulation, weakness, hyperreflexia, mania, insomnia, fatigue, weight gain gastrointestinal: Constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, weight gain urinary: Change in libido, frequency skin: Rash, flushing, increased perspiration cardiovascular: Orthostatic hypotension, hypertension, dysrhythmias, hypertensive crisis ears, eyes, nose, & throat: Blurred vision endocrine: SIADH-like syndrome
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