A client who is breastfeeding has been diagnosed with postpartum depression after delivering her first child. Which medications might be prescribed for this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Diazepam
B) Phenytoin
C) Paroxetine
D) Fluoxetine
E) Sertraline
Answer: C, E
Sertraline is recommended to be the first-line treatment for postpartum depression. Paroxetine is the alternative first-line treatment for postpartum depression. Fluoxetine is not recommended for lactating women because of the long half-life and the risk of the medication crossing into the breast milk. Diazepam and phenytoin are not used to treat postpartum depression.
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