International journal of legal medicine
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Depression is known to be a risk factor for suicide. Currently, the most used antidepressants are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Not all users, however, benefit from them. ⋯ From clinical perspective, pharmacogenetic testing prior to initiation of SSRI drug could be beneficial. It may also be useful in medico-legal settings as it may elucidate obscure poisoning cases. Also, the possibility of unintentional drug interactions should be taken into account in drug poisoning deaths.