Question

A 40-year-old woman is prescribed fluoxetine 20mg daily for a new diagnosis of moderate depression. What is the minimum recommended duration of treatment with an antidepressant after remission of symptoms to prevent relapse, according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

2 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

3 months

Answer

12 months

Practice question

A 40-year-old woman is prescribed fluoxetine 20mg daily for a new diagnosis of moderate depression. What is the minimum recommended duration of treatment with an antidepressant after remission of symptoms to prevent relapse, according to NICE guidelines?