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Which TCA do I usually recommend first?

I have been asked several times as to which tricyclic antidepressant should be our first choice. This can be argued and experts will not always agree. But, there are several reasons why nortriptyline is usually my first choice when a tricyclic/tetracyclic antidepressant is needed. Favorable side effect profile Among the TCAs, nortriptyline is one of…

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