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SSRI early counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 35-year-old woman taking sertraline 50 mg daily for 10 days returns to the pharmacy. She says her mood has not improved and asks whether to stop because she has mild nausea but no suicidal thoughts. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Continue treatment and arrange review if symptoms worsen or persist

SSRIs commonly take several weeks to show a meaningful antidepressant effect. Mild nausea early in treatment can occur and often improves, but the patient should be advised to seek review if symptoms worsen, suicidal thoughts occur, or adverse effects become troublesome. St John's wort is inappropriate because of interaction risks.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS