You are encountering a patient with a severe and recurrent major depressive disorder that has not adequately responded to antidepressant therapy alone. The patient is partially responding to Zoloft 200mg PO QD with no reported side effects. After discussing the potential risks and benefits with the patient, you recommend augmenting with an antipsychotic. The patient agrees with your recommendation. Which of the following agents and starting dose is most in keeping with the evidence. A. Clozapine 150mg PO BID B. Olanzapine 5mg PO QD C.Aripiprazole 30mg PO QD D. Fluphenazine 10mg PO QD
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