Posted by SLS on April 16, 2008, at 4:56:49
In reply to Dental health and weight gain on TCAs?, posted by antiserial on April 16, 2008, at 2:51:36
> The main reason I'm not taking TCAs is the anticholinergic side effects. Is there really any cause for concern regarding dental health?
Any time there is a reduction in the production of saliva (xerostomia), the natural antibiotics it contains are no longer available to keep the bacteria in check. Suck on sugarless candy or gum. It will induce a greater amount of saliva secretion.
> Also, are there any TCAs that don't cause weight gain?Desipramine will be the closest to being weight-neutral.
- Scott
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