Table 1 Type of first antidepressants for antidepressant naïve patients with a depression diagnosis; overall and by age group
All N = 15 | 18 years or younger N = 25 | Over 18 Years N = 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Medication class | Number prescribed this medication | Number prescribed this medication | Number prescribed this medication |
Citalopram | 5 (9.1%) | 2 (8.0%) | 3 (10.0%) |
Escitalopram | 3 (5.5%) | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (10.0%) |
Fluoxetine | 39 (70.9%) | 23 (92.0%) | 16 (53.3%) |
Paroxetine | 2 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (6.7%) |
Sertraline | 2 (3.6%) | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (6.7%) |
Mirtazapine | 4 (7.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (13.5%) |