A 27-year-old man presents with a 2-month history of low mood, anhedonia, and poor concentration. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line...

Question

A 27-year-old man presents with a 2-month history of low mood, anhedonia, and poor concentration. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line pharmacological treatment for moderate depression in an adult with no other comorbidities?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI, e.g., sertraline)

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Tricyclic antidepressant (e.g., amitriptyline)

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Serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (e.g., venlafaxine)

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (e.g., phenelzine)

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Antipsychotic medication

Depression — UKMLA MCQ

A 27-year-old man presents with a 2-month history of low mood, anhedonia, and poor concentration. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line pharmacological treatment for moderate depression in an adult with no other comorbidities?