A 40-year-old woman is started on an SSRI for major depressive disorder. Two weeks later she reports some improvement but persistent low mood. Accordi...

Question

A 40-year-old woman is started on an SSRI for major depressive disorder. Two weeks later she reports some improvement but persistent low mood. According to CANMAT guidelines, when should the adequacy of this antidepressant trial be reassessed before considering a switch?

Accepted Answer

After 4-6 weeks at an adequate dose

Answer

After 1 week of treatment

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After 2 weeks of treatment

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Only after 6 months of continuous treatment

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Immediately upon any side effect

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Antidepressant trial adequacy

A 40-year-old woman is started on an SSRI for major depressive disorder. Two weeks later she reports some improvement but persistent low mood. According to CANMAT guidelines, when should the adequacy of this antidepressant trial be reassessed before considering a switch?