Which of the Following Is True of the Selective Serotonin

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) when contrasted with tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) ?

• A) SSRIs are now considered first-line drugs for the treatment of depression.
• B) SSRIs are far more effective than the tricyclic drugs.
• C) SSRIs generally are more lethal in overdose than the tricyclic antidepressants.
• D) SSRIs are much less expensive than the traditional tricyclic antidepressants.

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