Antidepressants work better than placebo – but some work better than others

Efficacy of selected antidepressants, as measured by odds ratio of them outperforming placebo

Odds ratio (1 = no better than placebo)

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

Amitriptyline

Mirtazapine

Venlafaxine

Paroxetine

Sertraline

Fluoxetine

Citalopram

Reboxetine