trimipramine

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A medicine that treats depression, reduces anxiety, and helps sleep

noun
/ˌtrɪmɪˈpræmiːn/

Specialized

: trimipramina

The doctor prescribed trimipramine to help manage her depression and insomnia.

Examples

Some patients report feeling less anxious after starting trimipramine treatment.
Despite its age, trimipramine remains an option for certain cases of major depressive disorder.
Doctors often prescribe trimipramine for anxiety disorders.
Have you ever taken trimipramine for depression?
The doctor prescribed trimipramine to help manage her depression and insomnia.
Some patients report feeling less anxious after starting trimipramine treatment.
Despite its age, trimipramine remains an option for certain cases of major depressive disorder.

Synonyms

imipramine

vstrimipramine

Specialized

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A medicine used to treat depression and sometimes anxiety or bedwetting in children

also treats anxiety and sometimes insomnia beyond that use

clomipramine

vstrimipramine

Specialized

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A medicine used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder

is used more for anxiety and sometimes insomnia rather than obsessive compulsive disorder

nortriptyline

vstrimipramine

Specialized

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A medicine used to treat depression and some mood problems

also treats anxiety and sometimes insomnia rather than focusing on mood disorders

Surmontil

vstrimipramine

Specialized

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A medicine for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems

is the generic term for the same medicine rather than a brand name

desipramine

vstrimipramine

Specialized

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A medicine used to treat depression and sometimes to help people with ADHD

is used mainly for anxiety and sometimes insomnia rather than attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

protriptyline

vstrimipramine

Specialized

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A medicine doctors give to treat depression

also covers anxiety and sometimes insomnia in addition to depression

Surface Forms

trimipramine singular

trimipramines plural

Etymology

Trimipramine begins with tri- meaning 'three', like in tricycle, and ends with -amine, a common part of many medicines that contains nitrogen. This name points to its 'three-ring' chemical shape and an amine group, which helps you remember it is a tricyclic antidepressant used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems.