Question

A 36-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, and impaired functioning for 2 months. There is no psychosis or bipolar history. She prefers medication. According to CANMAT depression guidelines, which pharmacologic option is considered first-line for major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline

Answer

Amitriptyline

Answer

Olanzapine

Answer

Phenelzine

Answer

Chlorpromazine

Practice question

A 36-year-old woman presents with low mood, anhedonia, poor sleep, and impaired functioning for 2 months. There is no psychosis or bipolar history. She prefers medication. According to CANMAT depression guidelines, which pharmacologic option is considered first-line for major depressive disorder?