Susan is about to start taking an SSRI for her depression and expects her life to return to normal immediately. Susan should realize that, like all medications, SSRIs have limitations, including the following.

A) They begin to work only after about one month or so.
B) They cause insomnia in upward of 30% of patients.
C) They cause lack of sexual desire or sexual response in upward of 30% of patients.
D) All of the above answers are correct.

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Dakota Skenandore · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  SSRIs typically take about one month or longer to begin working effectively. Additionally, they can cause insomnia and sexual side effects in a significant percentage of patients. It is important for Susan to be aware of these limitations and to understand that her depression may not improve immediately or without potential side effects.

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