Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

Rare and very rare, but potentially serious adverse effects.

Antimuscarinic effects¹, such as visual disturbance, tachycardia and urinary retention, can occur with SSRIs but they are generally less marked than with tricyclic antidepressants (and in some cases are negligible).

Risk-reduction measures

In patients with prostatic enlargement or angle-closure glaucoma an antidepressant with negligible antimuscarinic effects should ideally be selected.