Tianeptine is a tricyclic antidepressant that instead of inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and/or noradrenaline it is believed to act by enhancing the reuptake of serotonin, along with additional effects on glutamate-mediated neurotransmission.[1] It is also used to treat asthma and irritable bowel syndrome.[2][3][4] Its anticholinergic, cardiovascular and antihistamine effects are believed to be virtually non-existent,as is its toxicity in overdose and it is considered to be a second-generation antidepressant.[5]
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