Posted by linkadge on July 15, 2019, at 17:28:18
In reply to Re: Can antidepressants work quickly?, posted by rovers95 on July 15, 2019, at 14:39:37
TCAs have a few mechanisms associated with more rapid antidepressant effect. For example, amitriptyline has anticholinergic properties as well as 5-ht2c antagonism. The antihistamine and calcium channel antagonism can help anxiety pretty quickly as well.
A fast response can be a good sign.
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