The dodo bird verdict applies to SSRI drugs: No one of these drugs is more effective overall than any other.

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The dodo bird verdict, originating from the idea that all psychotherapies are equally effective, can be applied to SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) in the sense that no single SSRI has been consistently proven to be more effective than others for the general population in treating depression. Studies and meta-analyses often find similar efficacy among different SSRIs, leading to the conclusion that their overall effectiveness is largely equivalent, although individual response can vary.

The Dodo Bird Verdict Applies to SSRI Drugs: No One