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SSRIs are a much better choice for doctors, but they're not necessarily a better choice for patients. For a doctor, it's a no-brainer to sacrifice a bit of effi
by jdietrich 9y ago
SSRIs are a much better choice for doctors, but they're not necessarily a better choice for patients. For a doctor, it's a no-brainer to sacrifice a bit of efficacy to avoid the rare catastrophic risks of TCAs or MAOIs. For a patient, the choice may be more nuanced. The side effects of SSRIs aren't particularly dangerous, but they're often very unpleasant.
- johncolanduoni 9y agoThe common side effects for most TCAs and MAOIs are also much worse than SSRIs, as demonstrated by both incidence rates and (more importantly) discontinuation rates. The second in particular removes doctor choice from the equation.