Question

A 42-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor concentration and early morning waking for 6 weeks. He denies suicidal intent, has no psychotic features and no significant medical comorbidities. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressant

Answer

Benzodiazepine monotherapy

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Antipsychotic medication

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Mood stabiliser

Practice question

A 42-year-old man presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor concentration and early morning waking for 6 weeks. He denies suicidal intent, has no psychotic features and no significant medical comorbidities. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?