Tricyclic antidepressants
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Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders
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Cheaper than many other drugs, but may be more likely to cause adverse effects
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Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders, urine marking
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders, urine marking
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May take 3 to 4 weeks before affecting behavior; liquid form may be easier to give to some cats
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Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders, urine marking
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Anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders
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Longer acting than other drugs of this class
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Also used to control seizures
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May cause physical dependence; watch for signs of decreased appetite or depression because this drug has been reported to cause severe liver damage in rare cases
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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
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Cognitive dysfunction (senility)
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Approved for use in dogs, but also used as an extra-label medication in cats
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