MCQ Psychiatry Answer 31
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Like all drugs, SSRIs have significant side effects, including inhibition of the cytochrome P-450 system. However, citalopram (Celexa) is least likely to inhibit this system, making it a preferred SSRI for patients taking multiple medications for other illnesses.
Ref: Sampson SM: Treating depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors: A practical approach. Mayo Clin Proc 2001;76(7):739-744. 2) Ables AZ, Baughman OL III: Antidepressants: Update on new agents and indications. Am Fam Physician 2003; 67(3):547-554.
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