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How Are Tricyclics Different From SSRIs?

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How Are Tricyclics Different From SSRIs? SSRIs can also cause more norepinephrine to be available, but usually less than what tricyclic antidepressants do. They are different from tricyclic antidepressants because they are much more selective as to which receptors they work on throughout the body, so they usually have fewer side effects. What is the

How Do Tricyclics Cause Toxicity?

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How Do Tricyclics Cause Toxicity? Most poisoning presentations are from an acute ingestion; however chronic poisoning can also present acutely. Tricyclic Antidepressants have their toxic effects through action at 4 main receptors involving antagonism/inhibition at: Central and peripheral acetylcholine receptors. α adrenergic receptors peripherally. How do TCAs cause overdose? Tricyclic antidepressants have a narrow therapeutic