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Prescription Sleep Medicine
How to Deal With Side Effects of Antidepressants
Posted by sleepyguy in Prescription Sleep Medicine on September 26th, 2009
Every one is aware that there is some percentage of poison in every medication. Still at times, we smile and bear the side effects just to get the benefits. Similarly, antidepressants also have equal number of side effects and advantages.
One of the most well known side effects caused by anti-depressants is dry mouth. One should drink enough of water to quench the thirst, and also chew sugarless to stimulate saliva in the mouth. This will not only help to get rid of the dry mouth, but also help in preventing caries and gum infections.
Another very common side effect is constipation. This can be taken care of by eating bran cereals, drinking at least 6 to 8 glasses of water and eating fresh vegetables. Eating salads twice a day and exercising for a minimum of 30 minutes also prevents constipation.
Bladder problem is usually caused by Tricyclic drugs in case the man suffers from an enlarged prostate. In case of delayed urination, one needs to consult the doctor. Blurred vision is one of the other common side effects of tricyclics. However, this side effect disappears on its own in a couple of weeks after the body adjusts to the medication. In case it does not, then you might have to change your glasses.
Dizziness is another complication created by tricyclics. This symptom can be considered the most dangerous as the risk of falling and injuring yourself is quite high. If the dizziness persists, the only solution is to stop taking that particular medication. When a patient is taking tricyclics, he is usually advised to sit and stand up slowly to avoid any sudden changes in blood pressure. In addition, the patient should eat enough salt and drink sufficient fluids.
Nearly every anti-depressant causes drowsiness except some of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is suggested not to drive or operate any equipment that is dangerous when taking these medications.
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