28th February 2024

A 38-year-old lady presents to the psychiatrist’s office with a history of depression.

A 38-year-old lady presents to the psychiatrist’s office with a history of depression. She reports that she stopped taking escitalopram a year ago due to sexual dysfunction. During this time, she did not consult a psychiatrist. Recently, following the birth of her third child, her symptoms have worsened. The psychiatrist prescribes oral clomipramine 10 milligrammes once daily. You have been asked to discuss the treatment with the patient.

Select the most appropriate information which needs to be communicated to the patient from the following options: [one option only]