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What is a reasonable first-line pharmacologic treatment for acute depressive episodes and what monitoring is needed?

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SSRIs (e.g., sertraline, escitalopram) as first-line; monitor response over 4–6 weeks, side effects, suicidality, weight, blood pressure; check for drug interactions and consider gradual tapering when stopping.

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