Which of the following is true regarding anti-depressant medication:
A) common tricyclics are Wellbutrin and Effexor
B) Common antidepressant medications, like Zoloft and Prozac, work by leaving serotonin in the synapse longer
C) SSRI's are the most prescribed anti-depressants because they work relatively quickly and have minimal side effects
D) MAOI's are the most prescribed anti-depressant due to their minimal side effects
Answer is C) SSRI's are the most prescribed anti-depressants because they work relatively quickly and have minimal side effects.
Rationale:
They target serotonin and interfer with the reabsorption of serotonin the the brain.
Brand name of the drugs: Prozac Paxil Zoloft
Known Side Effects:
Insomnia, anxiety, headache, impaired sexual function. Severe withdrawal if quit taking abruptly
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