[5] Useful reminders in the treatment of the older population are presented in the textbox. The following are useful pointers in selecting first-line agents. All SSRIs ... to be the best tolerated ...

Not all patients can tolerate SSRI ... is the best tolerated and most studied TCA in this patient group. [47] Electrocardiograms must be obtained prior to beginning TCA therapy in the elderly ...

But that doesn’t mean they’re always the best option for you in particular. The common downsides of SSRIs? Side effects. SSRIs are generally less likely to cause side effects than older ...