Which statement by a patient taking an SSRI antidepressant shows correct understanding of treatment?
Correct answer: A. I should not stop the medicine suddenly without advice
- A. I should not stop the medicine suddenly without advice
- B. I should feel the full antidepressant effect after one dose
- C. I can take any herbal product without checking first
- D. I should double the next dose after missing one dose
Explanation
SSRIs usually require several weeks for their full antidepressant effect and should not be stopped abruptly without professional advice. Some herbal products, such as St John's wort, can interact with serotonergic medicines. Doubling a missed dose increases adverse effects and is unsafe.
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