There is some evidence that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs):
a. are the type of antidepressant most likely to provoke switching
b. should be contraindicated for use with bipolar disorder
c. have a decreased risk of provoking switching
d. do not appreciably alleviate depression in bipolar disorder
C
There is some evidence that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have a decreased risk of provoking switching. Switching from depression to mania may often be provoked by antidepressant medication, especially tricyclics. St. John's wort (an over-the-counter medication), which is unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has been reported to provoke switching in some individuals who use it to treat depressive episodes.
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