Like the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and in contrast
with most tricyclic antidepressant agents, tianeptine does not appear to be associated
with adverse cognitive, psychomotor, sleep, cardiovascular or bodyweight effects and has a low propensity for abuse. Tianeptine has a comparatively favourable pharmacokinetic profile. It is not subject to first-pass hepatic metabolism, has high bioavailability and limited distribution, and is rapidly eliminated.