Tricyclic antidepressants, such as imipramine hydrochloride, have been prescribed for treatment of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) to enhance neural circuit activity because they affect the reuptake of excitatory neurotransmitters. Predict the effect of such drugs on the postsynaptic neuron and explain your rationale?

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