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Prioritize side effects more likely to lead to discontinuation of SSRIs

Some side effects are particularly important because they are “medically serious”. That is, they are not only bothersome to the patient but may lead to some harm to the body; for example, metabolic side effects, tardive dyskinesia, QT prolongation. In my opinion, we should also particularly focus on and address side effects that are known…

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