ECPI Mental Health Exam 2 Practice

What are common adverse effects associated with SNRIs?

Nausea, dry mouth, insomnia, increased blood pressure, dilated pupils; discontinue gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Hypoglycemia and rash. Hair loss and dry skin. Improved energy with no side effects.

Correct Answer:

Hypoglycemia and rash.

Explanation:

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors commonly cause effects from increased autonomic and GI activity. Nausea is frequent early on, dry mouth is common, and sleep disturbances (either insomnia or restlessness) often occur. They can raise blood pressure, especially at higher doses, and pupil dilation (dilated pupils) from sympathetic activation is not unusual. Because these drugs affect both serotonin and norepinephrine, withdrawal symptoms can appear if treatment is stopped abruptly, so gradual tapering is recommended. Hypoglycemia and rash are not typical, common adverse effects of SNRIs; hair loss or dry skin aren’t characteristic, and an effect described as improved energy with no side effects isn’t consistent with SNRI profiles.

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