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Finding the right depression medication
STAR*D and other studies provide guidance, but the research continues.
In spite of the variety of medication options now available, major depression remains a challenging disease to treat. Only about half of adult patients respond to the first antidepressant prescribed, with only one-third achieving remission.
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