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A Patient Is Started on Paroxetine (Paxil), an SSRI, for Depression

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A patient is started on paroxetine (Paxil) , an SSRI, for depression. Education regarding antidepressants includes:


A) SSRIs may take two to six weeks before she will have maximum drug effects.
B) Red-green color blindness may occur and should be reported.
C) If she experiences dry mouth or a heart rate greater than 80, she should stop taking the drug immediately.
D) She should eat lots of food high in fiber to prevent constipation.

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