Avoid Errors With First-Line Meds for Depression

February 2023

About 5% of Canadian adults are affected by major depressive disorder each year.

Antidepressants are similar in efficacy...so it can be tricky to choose the best first-line antidepressant for a patient among the many different options (SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion, etc).

Expect the choice to be narrowed down by individual patient factors.

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Avoid Errors With First-Line Meds for Depression

Practical advice for a better career, with unlimited access to CE

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