Best Tricyclic Antidepressant for Pain — ranked (2026) · pharmaranks
Best Tricyclic Antidepressant for pain
3 Tricyclic Antidepressant drugs indicated for pain, ranked by our independent rating. The current highest-rated is imipramine hydrochloride. Compare them with all treatments for pain or the full Tricyclic Antidepressant class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 20, 2026·How we rate
What is the best tricyclic antidepressant for pain?
By our independent rating, imipramine hydrochloride currently ranks highest among Tricyclic Antidepressant drugs used for pain. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data — always consult a professional.
Which tricyclic antidepressant drugs treat pain?
pharmaranks lists 3 Tricyclic Antidepressant products indicated for pain, per FDA drug-label data — each independently rated and ranked above.
How are these ranked?
By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.