A 40-year-old woman is prescribed sertraline 50mg OD for moderate depression by her GP. According to the BNF, what is a common side effect she should ...

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A 40-year-old woman is prescribed sertraline 50mg OD for moderate depression by her GP. According to the BNF, what is a common side effect she should be counselled about, particularly in the initial weeks of treatment?

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Increased anxiety and agitation

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Weight gain

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Sedation

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Constipation

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Hypertension

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A 40-year-old woman is prescribed sertraline 50mg OD for moderate depression by her GP. According to the BNF, what is a common side effect she should be counselled about, particularly in the initial weeks of treatment?