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29194 Psychiatry

A 40-year-old female patient presents with history of depressed mood, loss of appetite, insomnia and lock of interest in surroundings for past one year. These symptoms followed soon after a business loss one year back. Which of the following statements is true regarding the management of this patient?

ANo treatment is necessary as it is due to business loss
BSSRI is the most efficacious of the available drugs
CAntidepressant treatment is based on the side effect profile of the drug (Correct Answer)
DCombination therapy of two antidepressants should be given