A 32-year-old woman with major depressive disorder has been started on sertraline 50 mg daily. She complains of persistent nausea in the first week. W...

Question

A 32-year-old woman with major depressive disorder has been started on sertraline 50 mg daily. She complains of persistent nausea in the first week. What is the best advice regarding her side effect?

Accepted Answer

C. Reassure her that nausea often settles after the first 1-2 weeks

Answer

A. Stop sertraline immediately

Answer

B. Switch to another SSRI immediately

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D. Add a tricyclic antidepressant

Answer

E. Increase the sertraline dose to 100 mg daily

MCQ (SBA): Mental Health & Psychiatry

A 32-year-old woman with major depressive disorder has been started on sertraline 50 mg daily. She complains of persistent nausea in the first week. What is the best advice regarding her side effect?