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Old 02-25-2008, 03:48 PM
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Cool Antidepressant qs..

Plz explain the answer.

Q) Which of the following drugs is the least sedative and anticholenergic which can be prescribed safely to elderly patients with depression?
  • Fluxitine
  • MAO inhibitor
  • Imipramine
  • Sertraline
  • Trazodon
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i think fluxitine is best than sertraline in old as due to less side effect
MAO has more hypertensive adn sedative
imipramine is tca has anticholinergic and sedative effect
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Thanks alot Sarab,really apreciate your help.
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