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Despite being a first-line treatment for adolescent depression and anxiety, antidepressant drugs appear to have questionable efficacy and carry an increased risk of adverse effects in this population.

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Many patients stop taking antidepressants because of unpleasant side effects. Genetic testing can reveal how a person’s body ...