Table 2

 Hazard ratios from Cox regression analysis— tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs); selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

VariableHazard ratio (95% CI)*p value
*Hazard ratio is the relative risk of discontinuing treatment.
Age (y)1.07 (1.06 to 1.08)<0.001
Sex (girls as reference)0.91 (0.87 to 0.96)0.001
Drug type
    Non-fluoxetine SSRIs (fluoxetine as reference)1.01 (0.96 to 1.07)NS
    TCAs (fluoxetine as reference)1.40 (1.32 to 1.47)<0.001