Psychiatry_SSRI's

Question 1

Side effect profile

Answer 1

GI: nausea, diarrhoea
Sexual Dysfunction: erectile dysfunction/ Low libido 
Weight changes: e.g. weight gain 
Insomnia 
Systemic: Myalgia / Rash 
Increased risk of GI Bleeding 
Hyponatremia 
Headache / Dizzyness 
Sedation  

(Ref: etg)

Question 2

Short acting SSRI’s

Answer 2

Escitalopram 
Citalopram 
Fluvoxamine 
Duloxetine 
Sertraline 

(ref etg)

Question 3

Failure to respond to therapy

Answer 3

1. incorrect dose
2. non compliance
3. incorrect dx eg. schizophrenia ?
4. ongoing personal stressors
5. underlying other medical condition e.g. hypothyroidism
6. substance misues e.g. amphetamines
7. use of alcohol
8. ? drug interaction