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A depressed patient does not want to take medication on a daily basis. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) most suitable for this patient is?

A
Escitalporam
B
Fluoxetine
C
Fluvoxamine
D
Paroxetine
High-Yield Explanation
The half life of fluoxetine is longer than 72 hour so patient can take the medication every other day and thus it is most suitable for him.

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