Question

A 40-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of low mood, anhedonia and difficulty sleeping. He meets criteria for moderate depression and prefers medication. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (e.g. Sertraline)

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressant (e.g. Amitriptyline)

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

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Benzodiazepine (e.g. Diazepam)

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Antipsychotic medication

Practice question

A 40-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of low mood, anhedonia and difficulty sleeping. He meets criteria for moderate depression and prefers medication. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?