Communicating Information

Question 1

What warning should you give to someone when prescribing sertraline?

Answer 1

Suicidal ideation may worsen in first 4 weeks after starting sertraline

Question 2

Prescribing someone rivaroxaban - what bit of information should you give them?

Answer 2

Rivaroxaban should be taken with food to improve absorption

Question 3

What information should yo ugive to someone of child bearing age starting topiramate who takes oral progestogen only pills?

Answer 3

Find an alternative method to oral progestogen only contraception its efficacy is reduced by topiramte so you need alternative contraception until 4 weeks after you have stopped topiramate