Misuse of older tricyclic antidepressants for their sedative properties can cause lethal heart rhythm disturbances.
Prescription Misuse
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs/TCS) are sometimes misused by addicts to amplify the effects of other drugs or as a cheap sedative. This misuse is incredibly dangerous to the heart.
Dangerous Symptoms
- Vision: Blurred vision and extreme dry mouth.
- Heart: Rapid or pounding heartbeat (Tachycardia).
- Bowel: Severe constipation and urinary retention.
Tricyclic Antidepressant: Dangers
- Arrhythmia: They disrupt the electrical signals of the heart, leading to sudden cardiac death.
- Seizures: High doses lower the seizure threshold significantly.
- Delirium: Extreme confusion and terrifying hallucinations.
Clinical Care
Our cardiologists and psychiatrists work together to monitor the heart health of anyone misusing these compounds while we work on the psychological reasons for their substance abuse.
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