Benzodiazepines
Drowsiness, impaired coordination, memory impairment, dry mouth. Brand names include Xanax, Klonopin, Valium and Ativan.
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Nausea, diarrhea, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, fatigue. Brand names include Celexa, Prozac, Luvox, Paxil and Zoloft.
Buspirone (BuSpar)
Dizziness, nausea, headache, nervousness, dysphoria.
Tricyclic antidepressants
Drop in blood pressure when standing, sedation, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision, dizziness, weight gain. Brand names include Anafranil, Pamelor, and Tofranil.
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Nausea, constipation, somnolence, dry mouth, dizziness, sweating, nervousness, fast heart rate, hypertension, and sexual dysfunction.
APA Reference
Demitri, M. (2006). Common Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 13, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/common-side-effects-of-psychiatric-medications/
Demitri, M. (2006). Common Side Effects of Psychiatric Medications. Psych Central. Retrieved on February 13, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/common-side-effects-of-psychiatric-medications/
Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 4 May 2006
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