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    Glossary Tricyclic Antidepressants

    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 Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Antidepressants

      44 citations , January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      This review discusses adverse cutaneous drug reactions associated with antidepressants and provides guidance on managing these reactions, but it reports no new clinical findings; the authors recommend cautious use and alternative treatment if reactions occur.

      research Hair loss with antidepressants

      8 citations , September 1993 in “Human psychopharmacology”
      This report found that hair loss was extremely rare but occurred in some cases with certain antidepressants, notably fluoxetine and 5-HT uptake inhibitors, but not with trazodone or mianserin.

      research Hair loss in psychopharmacology.

      79 citations , January 2000 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry”
      This review discusses the potential for mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and some antipsychotic and antianxiety drugs to induce alopecia and reports no clinical results.

      research DRUG‐ASSOCIATED ALOPECIA

      63 citations , March 1995 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.
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