Of the tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs),_____ is particularly effective at serotonin reuptake inhibition.

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Clomipramine (Anafranil) is classified as a TCA and is particularly effective at inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin. It is often used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, which is thought to be related to low levels of serotonin in the brain. The other TCAs listed also inhibit serotonin reuptake to some extent, but not as strongly as clomipramine.

Of the Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs),_____ Is Particularly Effective at Serotonin