A person is prescribed sertraline 100 mg PO daily. Which change in sleep is likely secondary to this medication? The patient will have

A) more dreams.
B) excessive sleepiness.
C) less slow-wave sleep.
D) less REM sleep.

Sertraline

An antidepressant medication belonging to the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) class, used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, and other mental health conditions.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage, characterized by slow brain waves, that is important for physical and mental restoration.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by rapid movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.