The MOST common side effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac and Paxil have been identified as which of the following?
a. increased salivation and constipation
b. orthostatic hypertension
c. agitation, insomnia, weight loss
d. hypertensive crisis
C
The SSRI side effects may include agitation, restlessness, insomnia, weight loss, headache, nausea, and diarrhea. Sexual dysfunction may also occur, especially in men.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word