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GlossaryTricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

medications that treat depression by increasing certain brain neurotransmitters

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) are a class of medications primarily used to treat depression. They work by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, in the brain, which helps improve mood. TCAs are also sometimes prescribed for chronic pain, anxiety disorders, and certain types of headaches. While effective, they can have significant side effects, including dry mouth, weight gain, and dizziness, which is why they are often not the first choice of treatment.

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research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications

31 citations, October 2013 in “Psychosomatics”

Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.

research Psychotropic Treatment of Psychodermatologic Disorders

3 citations, January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

Psychotropic drugs can help treat skin conditions affected by mental health, but dermatologists must use them carefully due to side effects and patient concerns.

research Unconventional Side Effects of Antidepressants: Focus on Emotional Blunting

April 2017 in “European Psychiatry”

Some antidepressants can cause emotional numbness and other unusual side effects.

research The Pharmacologic Treatment of Muscle Pain

49 citations, July 2004 in “Anesthesiology”

The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.

research Chronic Alopecia: A Case of Trichotillomania in a 27-Year-Old Woman

June 1995 in “Archives of Dermatology”

A woman's hair loss was due to trichotillomania, which is often misdiagnosed and can require different treatments based on age and underlying conditions.

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