Posted by desolationrower on March 25, 2010, at 22:35:22
In reply to Re: SSRI vs SNRI - Efficacy Comparison Article (lo, posted by SLS on March 8, 2010, at 6:27:14
> > > > The interesting thing is that atomoxetine can cause slow onset depression. REboxetine wasn't even approved in the US because it wasn't regarded as effective, but desipramine is an effective AD and they are all NRIs. Its weird there is such a huge difference in efficacy for depression among selective NRIs but not among SSRIs.
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> > > well, most drugs have studies showing them effective, and ones not finding a difference.
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> > > -d/r
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> > Well, they can't all be the best. Some drugs must be crap. From what I have seen anecdotally on Psycho-Babble - including my own little story - reboxetine is a member of the latter.
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> ...although I'm sure that for some, it is a miracle drug. I would not be in favor of preventing its continued availability. I guess it is all a matter of relative absolutes.
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> - Scottit has low side effects, which often mean low effectiveness. less of a dirty drug, and also less placebo/high effect.
-d/r
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