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Ketamine vs SSRIs for Depression: A Doctor’s Comparison

woman holds pill about to take SSRI considering starting ketamine therapy for depression

As a doctor who has prescribed thousands of SSRIs over the past 15 years, this is my honest comparison of ketamine and SSRIs based on mechanisms of action, efficacy, side effects, and practical considerations.

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