Which statement is accurate in reference to the use of antidepressants in a breast-feeding mother?
1. No drugs are safe for a breast-feeding mother and the baby.
2. MAOIs are the safest category for the patient population.
3. None of the SSRIs can be used in pregnant or breast-feeding women.
4. Desipramine and nortriptyline have been safely used.
Correct Answer: 4
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