Tricyclic antidepressants given to persons with depression:
a. work by reducing available dopamine
b. take a month or more to become effective
c. are usually given in eight small, divided doses
d. may cause weight loss in many clients
B
Full response to tricyclic antidepressants usually requires 4 to 6 weeks. Blood testing to determine plasma levels of antidepressant drugs is often used for amitriptyline (Elavil), imipramine (Tofranil), desipramine (Norpramin), and nortriptyline (Pamelor).
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