A 40-year-old man with a history of depression is started on sertraline. After 2 weeks, he remains symptomatic and requests a medication switch. What ...

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A 40-year-old man with a history of depression is started on sertraline. After 2 weeks, he remains symptomatic and requests a medication switch. What do guidelines suggest?

Accepted Answer

Increase dose slowly and wait at least 4-6 weeks

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Switch medication immediately

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Add an antipsychotic

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Add benzodiazepines indefinitely

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Stop all treatment

Mental Health & Psychiatry — UKMLA MCQ

A 40-year-old man with a history of depression is started on sertraline. After 2 weeks, he remains symptomatic and requests a medication switch. What do guidelines suggest?