A patient who has had a loss of interest in most activities,weight loss,and insomnia is diagnosed with a major depressive disorder and will begin taking fluoxetine (Prozac)daily.The patient asks about the weekly dosing that a family member follows.What will the nurse tell the patient about a weekly dosing regimen?

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Before weekly dosing is begun,the patient should respond to a daily maintenance dose of 20 mg/day without serious effects.It is not necessary to undergo a trial of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).Weekly dosing is used for this type of depression,and although it may have some adverse effects,these are not more common than with daily dosing.

A Patient Who Has Had a Loss of Interest in Most