What are the problems with dosulepin? A High-Risk Antidepressant Explained
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Dosulepin, an older tricyclic antidepressant, carries significant dangers, including toxicity risks with a narrow therapeutic window. Major concerns also include cardiotoxicity, potentially fatal heart arrhythmias, and adverse anticholinergic effects, particularly for older patients. These issues are among the primary problems with dosulepin and the main reasons for its current restricted use in many countries.
