Escitalopram beats Prozac in preventing relapse, BBC analysis shows
The BBC reported that an analysis found the antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse than other options.
The BBC reported that an analysis found the antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse than other options. The study identified three pills that came top in the comparison, with escitalopram outperforming Prozac in keeping patients from relapsing. The findings were based on a large number of patients who were monitored for relapse rates. The report suggests that clinicians may consider escitalopram as a preferred option for patients at risk of returning symptoms, given its relative advantage in the analysis.
Why it matters
The result could influence prescribing decisions by highlighting escitalopram’s stronger track record in relapse prevention.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- Prozac
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- World
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