An elderly patient is on amitriptyline for chronic pain. According to the BNF, which is a common anticholinergic side effect of tricyclic antidepressa...

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An elderly patient is on amitriptyline for chronic pain. According to the BNF, which is a common anticholinergic side effect of tricyclic antidepressants?

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Urinary retention

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Excessive salivation

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Bradycardia

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Increased lacrimation

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Diarrhoea

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

An elderly patient is on amitriptyline for chronic pain. According to the BNF, which is a common anticholinergic side effect of tricyclic antidepressants?