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Explain why TCA is prescribed?
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I was recently ,well 5 months ago rushed to hospital and admitted to ICU for drug overdose. , from Barbituates,Meethedone,TCA .I can assure you I take none of these drugs .I am very interested in finding out what TCA stands for ? I will say I take serequel,at the time was taking lyrica ,I felt very depressed right after taking that medication. I am inremission frim stage 3 non-hodgekins lymphoma also have cryroglobulin vasculitis hep.c an neuropathy .Ialso found out that serequel can interact with other med. to look like TCA please help me
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.I understand that you are going through a difficult time due to your problems. Now, I'm not sure in what context the abbreviation TCA was used, but with regards to psychiatric medication, 'TCA' stands for Tricyclic Antidepressant. Tricyclic Antidepressants are a class of anti-depressant medication used in the treatment of depression. You have also mentioned that you are taking Seroquel (Quetiapine) - which is an anti-psychotic medication and Lyrica (Pregabalin) - which is an anti-anxiety medication. Since you have mentioned different calsses of medication and since you have provided very little information about your symptoms, it is not possible to arrive at a definitive diagnosis for your problems. So, please discuss with your prescribing doctor regarding your diagnosis and the indication for your medication.Wish you all the best.Regards,Dr. Jonas SundarakumarConsultant Psychiatrist