Table 2.
Sample characteristics by antidepressants class.
| Drug class | Sample size (%) | Gender | Average age | Duration of intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSRI | 432 (48%) | F 310 (72%) | Avg. 35 | Avg. 19 months |
| M 118 (28%) | Med. 34 | Med. 5 month | ||
| Range 14–73 | Range 1 day−16 years | |||
| SNRI | 459 (52%) | F 359 (79%) | Avg. 38 | Avg. 17 months |
| M 94 (21%) | Med. 37 | Med. 5 months | ||
| Range 14–83 | Range 1 day−20 years | |||
| Total | 891 | F 669 (75%) | Avg. 37 | Avg. 18 months |
| M 212 (25%) | Med. 35 | Med. 5 months | ||
| Range 14–83 | Range 1 day−20 years |