A 37-year-old woman with a history of depression attends her GP. She started Sertraline 50 mg daily 10 days ago and reports some transient increase in...

Question

A 37-year-old woman with a history of depression attends her GP. She started Sertraline 50 mg daily 10 days ago and reports some transient increase in anxiety and nausea but no suicidal ideation. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Continue the current dose and review in 2–4 weeks

Answer

Stop Sertraline immediately and switch to another SSRI

Answer

Increase the Sertraline dose to 150 mg daily

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Stop Sertraline and start long-term benzodiazepines

Answer

Stop all treatment and discharge to self-care

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): SSRI early side effects

A 37-year-old woman with a history of depression attends her GP. She started Sertraline 50 mg daily 10 days ago and reports some transient increase in anxiety and nausea but no suicidal ideation. What is the most appropriate advice?