Question: is amitriptyline the same as sertraline?
Answer: Elavil and Zoloft belong to different drug classes. Elavil is a tricyclic antidepressant and Zoloft is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. Side effects of Elavil and Zoloft that are similar include drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, and headache.