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A 27-Year-Old Man Comes to the Office Due to New-Onset

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A 27-year-old man comes to the office due to new-onset depression symptoms. The patient recently earned his master's degree but has struggled to find employment. Over the last 3 months, he has developed worsening dysphoria and often struggles to get out of bed in the morning. He sleeps 14-16 hours each night, feels exhausted throughout the day, has very little appetite, and feels profoundly hopeless and worthless. The patient used to enjoy playing guitar and socializing with friends but has been unable to enjoy these activities recently. He has no history of anxiety or depression and does not use alcohol or other recreational substances. His father has a history of generalized anxiety disorder. The patient takes no medications and has no known drug allergies. Physical examination is within normal limits. A decision is made to start fluoxetine. Which of the following side effects should the physician discuss with this patient prior to prescribing this medication?

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