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OPRA Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3881
Question 1
Which of the following is NOT a recognised adverse effect associated with tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) therapy?
  • Sedation
  • Diarrhoea✔️
  • Blurred vision
  • Urinary retention
Correct Answer Explanation
TCAs cause constipation, not diarrhoea, due to anticholinergic effects reducing gastrointestinal motility. Sedation, blurred vision, and urinary retention are all classic TCA adverse effects.