A patient who was prescribed citalopram
(Celexa) 1 week ago for depression reports feeling no different now from 1 week ago and wants to stop taking the drug. What is your best response?
a. "Treatment for depression is highly individual and this may not be the right drug for you."
b. "Most drugs for depression take at least 2 weeks to start making you feel better."
c. "Are you certain that you are taking the drug exactly the way it was prescribed?"
d. "Be sure to stop smoking because cigarette smoking inactivates this drug."
ANS: B
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