Which side effect is due to the antihistaminic effects of antidepressants?
a. blurred vision
b. dizziness
c. galactorrhea
d. weight gain
D
Weight gain is a side effect that is caused by the antihistaminic effects of antidepressants. Other antihistaminic effects include sedation and interaction with other drugs that result in central nervous system depression. Blurred vision is caused by the anticholinergic effects of antidepressants, while dizziness is caused by the alpha-adrenergic effects of antidepressants.
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