Question

A 34-year-old woman presents 8 weeks postpartum with low mood, anhedonia, and poor sleep without psychotic features. She is breastfeeding. Edinburgh score is high; she prefers medication. Which antidepressant is most appropriate first-line?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline

Answer

Paroxetine

Answer

Amitriptyline

Answer

Venlafaxine

Answer

Fluoxetine

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman presents 8 weeks postpartum with low mood, anhedonia, and poor sleep without psychotic features. She is breastfeeding. Edinburgh score is high; she prefers medication. Which antidepressant is most appropriate first-line?