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. The goal of antidepressant tx is complete remission of symptoms Antidepressants increase the risk of death by suicide in children & adults < 25 years of age. Antidepressants takes 4-6 weeks to achieve symptom relief. What medication should be avoided in clients with eating disorders? Why?  ...

. The goal of antidepressant tx is complete remission of symptoms Antidepressants increase the risk of death by suicide in children & adults < 25 years of age. Antidepressants takes 4-6 weeks to achieve symptom relief. What medication should be avoided in clients with eating disorders? Why?   Which medications increase risk for QTc prolongation or should be avoided in QTc prolongation?   Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition reported with the use of serotonergic antidepressants esp. when they are used concomitantly with other serotonergic drugs (e.g., triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, fentanyl, lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, buspirone, & St. John’s wart). Serotonin syndrome is associated with GI side effects of nausea, vomiting, & diarrhea because of the presence of 90% of 5HT receptors in the GI tract. Other symptoms of serotonin syndrome include mental status changes, autonomic instability, neuromuscular effects, and seizures.