Jamie, a 50-year-old man, is prescribed fluvoxamine to treat his obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Fluvoxamine is available as a 100-mg scored tablets. Jamie takes half a tablet each day. After two days, Jamie begins experiencing symptoms of sedation such as drowsiness. What is the most likely explanation for this occurrence?
A. Jamie is consuming more than the recommended dosage per day.
B. Fluvoxamine is contraindicated in patients aged over 40 years.
C. One of the effects of fluvoxamine on the central nervous system is sedation.
D. Jamie is consuming less than the recommended dosage per day.
Answer: C
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