Suicidal ideation was assessed at each visit using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D). Subjects considered to be at high risk for suicide were discontinued and referred for further evaluation and hospitalization if clinically indicated. Subjects were also discontinued for any emergence of hypomania, mania, or psychosis; a Clinical Global Improvement (CGI-I) score greater than 5 (e.g., score of 6 or 7); evidence of illicit drug use or problematic alcohol use.