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A 45-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, and reduced appetite. He has no past psychiatric history. He scores 18 on the PHQ-9 questionnaire. After discussing treatment options, he opts for medication. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological agent?

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