Antidepressant trials generally have methodological defects

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C Even et al. BMJ. 2001.

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doi: 10.1136/bmj.323.7312.574.

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Comparison of St John's wort and imipramine for treating depression: randomised controlled trial.
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Comparison of St John's Wort and imipramine. Sensitivity of assay is questionable.
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