Question

A 30-year-old woman is prescribed Fluoxetine 20mg OD by her GP for moderate depression. According to the BNF, what is the minimum recommended duration of treatment with an antidepressant after remission of symptoms for a first episode of depression?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

4 weeks

Answer

8 weeks

Answer

3 months

Answer

12 months

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman is prescribed Fluoxetine 20mg OD by her GP for moderate depression. According to the BNF, what is the minimum recommended duration of treatment with an antidepressant after remission of symptoms for a first episode of depression?