Question

A 45-year-old with depression and chronic back pain requires an antidepressant that also helps neuropathic pain. Which class?

Accepted Answer

SNRI (e.g. duloxetine)

Answer

SSRI (e.g. sertraline)

Answer

MAOI (e.g. phenelzine)

Answer

NaSSA (mirtazapine)

Answer

TCA (amitriptyline)

Practice question

A 45-year-old with depression and chronic back pain requires an antidepressant that also helps neuropathic pain. Which class?