Which statement about antidepressants is false? MAO inhibitors are usually only used when SSRIs and tricyclic antidepressants haven't worked Tricyclic antidepressants are effective for younger and older adults SSRIs cause the least amount of side effects for most people Tricyclic antidepressants and MAO inhibitors can't be taken with certain foods and other medications
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