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2020-09-09 14:35:25
Between these two medicines, can you rate them for MDD + OCD in terms of: 1. Efficacy 2. Tolerability (side effects)
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Fluvoxamine would be much better of a choice in terms of efficacy and tolerability.

Answered2020-09-09 14:41:16

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Both are equally effective but I would prefer going with Fluvoxamine. It's better tolerable.

Answered2020-09-09 14:36:58

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