Question

A 35-year-old woman with low mood, anhedonia, and sleep disturbance for 6 weeks has no red flags. What is a suitable first-line pharmacological option in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline

Answer

Paroxetine

Answer

Amitriptyline

Answer

Venlafaxine as first-line

Answer

Mirtazapine is always first-line

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with low mood, anhedonia, and sleep disturbance for 6 weeks has no red flags. What is a suitable first-line pharmacological option in primary care?