Posted by Ame Sans Vie on September 10, 2003, at 5:18:27
In reply to MAIO's more effective than SSRI's?, posted by rianny on September 9, 2003, at 23:58:56
One thing you have to keep in mind when reading of people's individual successes on these types of forums is that many of us are treatment-resistant. Within that subpopulation of the depressed/anxious, yes MAOIs do seem to work well for some people. Though I can't say I've seen more than four or five people on this board over the past year who's posted a raving review on Nardil, Parnate, etc. From what I've been reading (not necessarily here, but in studies and the like), SSRIs are adequate for about 70-80% of depressed patients. Just keep in mind that these forums tend to be frequented by those who occupy that other 20-30%. :-)
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