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Distribution of Patients by Past and Current Medications.
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Past medication | ||
| TCA | 2 | 6.6 |
| SSRI | 2 | 6.6 |
| TCA + SSRI | 16 | 53.3 |
| TCA + SSRI + Others | 10 | 33.3 |
| Current medication | ||
| TCA | 22 | 73.3 |
| SSRI | 1 | 3.3 |
| TCA or SSRI +others | 3 | 10 |
| Multiple | 3 | 10 |
| None | 1 | |
SSRIs were recorded in the data by class. The dose used was the maximal tolerated dose for each drug. TCAs used by the patients were Anafranil or Tofranil.
SSRI, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors; TCA, tricyclic antidepressant.
