Tranylcypromine is used in the treatment of depression.
How Tranylcypromine works Tranylcypromine is an antidepressant. Low levels of monoamines, which are chemical messengers in the brain, can lead to depression. Tranylcypromine increases the levels of monoamines by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which breaks down these neurotransmitters. This is how it works to treat depression.
Common side effects of Tranylcypromine include dizziness, headache, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), constipation, dry mouth, sedation, feelings of excitement, blurred vision, and tremors.