KnowraTricyclic antidepressantLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to Tricyclic antidepressant, each with the reason it gives.All 12Broader topic 1Related 2Narrower topic 4Compared with 5Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitorCompared with: Tricyclics have broader receptor effects and often greater toxicity in overdose than SSRIs.AntidepressantBroader topic: Tricyclics can be effective, but their broader receptor effects bring distinctive side effects and overdose risks.Monoamine oxidase inhibitorCompared with: Tricyclics offer another established antidepressant mechanism besides MAO inhibition.Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitorCompared with: Tricyclics also inhibit serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake but generally have broader receptor effects.CYP2D6Related: CYP2D6 activity can alter exposure to several tricyclic drugs and inform dosing.DuloxetineCompared with: Tricyclics can also treat neuropathic pain but typically have broader receptor effects.FluoxetineCompared with: Tricyclics generally have broader receptor effects and different toxicity risks than fluoxetine.Postherpetic neuralgiaNarrower topic: Some tricyclics, including amitriptyline, are established oral options for neuropathic pain.AmitriptylineNarrower topic: Amitriptyline is a prototypical member of this older antidepressant class.Monoamine transporterRelated: Transporter blockade is a central action of many tricyclics.ClomipramineNarrower topic: Clomipramine belongs to this older drug class, whose broader effects influence tolerability.ImipramineNarrower topic: Imipramine is a prototypical member of this drug class.