A 63-year-old man presents with a recent diagnosis of depression and a sleep disorder,
complaining of “anxiety.” His medication had recently been changed to sertraline (Zoloft;
Pfizer, New York, NY) 50 mg by his primary care provider (PCP). After taking his first
morning dosage, he reported feeling progressive anxiety and restlessness. He described
the anxiety as severe, constant, and not relieved or worsened by anything. His review
of systems was negative for visual and auditory hallucinations, and he denied any
suicidal or homicidal ideations.
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Publication history
Published online: April 30, 2020
Accepted:
March 20,
2020
Received in revised form:
February 19,
2020
Received:
July 21,
2017
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