A patient has been taking amitriptyline for 5 to 6 days, but she is still experiencing the feelings of depression. She wants the doctor to change her medication because she feels that the drug is not working. After doing research on amitriptyline, you tell the patient that:
A. amitriptyline is not working and the doctor will change her medication.
B. amitriptyline is working, but the full antidepressant effect can take as long as 2 to 4 weeks to develop.
C. amitriptyline is working, but the full antidepressant effect can take as long as 7 to 10 days to develop.
D. None of the above are correct.
Answer: B
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