Common side effects of SSRIs include which of the following symptoms?
a. headache and insomnia
b. hypotension and tachycardia
c. seizures and agitation
d. slurred speech and unsteady gait
A
Headaches and insomnia are common side effects of SSRIs. Other common side effects include anxiety and gastrointestinal disturbance such as nausea and diarrhea. SSRIs are also especially likely to interfere with sexual functioning in both men and women.
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