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A 34-year-old woman with treatment-resistant depression has been stable on amitriptyline for 6 months with regular blood level monitoring. Her GP starts her on fluoxetine augmentation for residual anxiety symptoms. Two weeks later she develops dry mouth, blurred vision, postural dizziness and a fine tremor. Which mechanism best explains this deterioration?

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