Question

A 45-year-old woman presents with major depression. She is started on an SSRI. According to the BNF, how long should she typically continue the SSRI after achieving remission of symptoms for the first episode of major depression?

Accepted Answer

At least 6 months

Answer

At least 2 weeks

Answer

At least 1 month

Answer

At least 2 years

Answer

Indefinitely

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman presents with major depression. She is started on an SSRI. According to the BNF, how long should she typically continue the SSRI after achieving remission of symptoms for the first episode of major depression?