During a routine oncology follow-up, a 52-year-old female patient reports an eight-week history of persistently low mood, loss of interest in activities she previously enjoyed, early morning awakenings, and severe fatigue. She has a history of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer that was treated with surgical resection and radiation therapy two years ago. She is currently maintained on daily tamoxifen to prevent cancer recurrence. Vital signs include a blood pressure of , pulse of , and temperature of (). Mental status examination reveals a tearful, blunted affect and psychomotor retardation, with no evidence of psychosis or suicidal ideation. A diagnosis of major depressive disorder is established, and pharmacotherapy is considered. Which of the following antidepressants should be strictly avoided in this patient to prevent a reduction in the efficacy of her antineoplastic therapy?
- AVenlafaxine
- BEscitalopram
- ParoxetineCevap
- DMirtazapine
- EDesvenlafaxine