Anti-Depressant

Question 1

Bupropion Pharmacotherapy for Depression (3)

Answer 1

1. Equal efficacy (with SSRI)
2. Less weight gain and sexual side effects
3. NOT effective in anxious depression

Question 2

First line for Depression treatment

List 3 drugs

Answer 2

SSRI

1. Fluoxetine
2. Paroxetine
3. Escitralopram

Question 3

SNRI comparison with SSRI in anti-depression

Answer 3

1. more effective

2. side effects > SSRI

Question 4

Venlafaxine

Answer 4

SNRI

Question 5

SSRI common acute side effect (4)

Answer 5

1. Insomnia
2. Somnolence
3. Diarrhea
4. Nausea

Question 6

SSRI acute side effect often diminish over time (T/F)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

SSRI Delayed onset side effect (3)

Answer 7

1. Sexual dysfunction
2. Wght gain
3. Cognitive blunting