Question 21 · LEK · Antidepressants
Persistent pain is one of the symptoms accompanying depression that can significantly worsen its course. Which of the following antidepressants should be considered in such a clinical setting?
1) duloxetine;
2) trazodone;
3) agomelatine;
4) venlafaxine;
5) milnacipran.
The correct answer is:
2) trazodone;
3) agomelatine;
4) venlafaxine;
5) milnacipran.
The correct answer is:
- A. only 2.
- B. only 4.
- C. 3,5.
- D. 1,2,4.
- E. 1,4,5.
Hint
Think of the antidepressants that block reuptake of both serotonin and noradrenaline, strengthening descending pain inhibition.
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