For the following side effects, select the most likely medication to cause them.Disinterest in food with protein/calorie malnutrition.: (A) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), (B) mineral oil, (C) diuretics, (D) INH
Answer is A. Tricyclic antidepressants and SSRIs are both effective treatments for depression, but their side-effect profiles are different. Tricyclics can promote weight gain while weight loss is more common with SSRIs.