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Tricyclics.
Tricyclics - as a noun
An antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tricyclic antidepressanttricyclic antidepressant drugHypernyms (Closely Related)
antidepressantantidepressant drugHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"My doctor prescribed tricyclics for my anxiety disorder."
"She experienced severe side effects from taking tricyclics."
"The use of tricyclics has declined with the introduction of newer antidepressant drugs."
"Patients should consult their doctor before discontinuing tricyclics."
"He switched from tricyclics to a newer medication."
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Is TRICYCLICS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tricyclics is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TRICYCLICS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is TRICYCLICS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tricyclics is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTRICYCLICS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
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Valid WordTRICYCLICS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.