Why are SSRIs the most commonly used antidepressants today?

A. Because they have only minimal effects on dopamine, they are less likely to produce side effects.
B. They are more effective than the classic tricyclic antidepressants.
C. Their side effects are more tolerable than those of the first-generation antidepressants.
D. They are not addictive.


Answer: C

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