Question

A 28-year-old woman with moderate depression and no significant other medical history is being considered for antidepressant therapy. According to BNF guidance, which class of antidepressant is usually considered first-line?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants

Answer

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Answer

Serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

Answer

Atypical antipsychotics

Practice question

A 28-year-old woman with moderate depression and no significant other medical history is being considered for antidepressant therapy. According to BNF guidance, which class of antidepressant is usually considered first-line?