History of depression, A 49-year-old patient, Alim, comes

History of depression

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A 49-year-old patient, Alim, comes to the clinic with a history of depression. He tells you that he was treated for it by a doctor in another country, but he "ran out of pills" a week ago and did not know how to get a refill. He could not remember the name of the medication but said it was for "depression." He has also been having trouble sleeping. After a psychiatric evaluation, he is given a 2-week prescription for fluoxetine (Prozac). 1. A few days later, Alim's wife calls to describe "a terrible reaction" that he is having. She says that he is shaking and shivering, has a fever, and is some what confused and upset. She thinks he has a bad infection. What do you think has happened, and why? What is happening? What to do?

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