advanced Pharmacology

*** Please write 1- 1.5 pages for the case study below with 2-3 references from reputable sources. References have to be the lastest and up-to-date, nothing older than 5 years.***

Karen is in for her baby’s four-week check-up. Karen is crying, and says she is overwhelmed with feelings of sadness. She is diagnosed with post-partum depression. She is breast-feeding her baby.  I have ordered prescription (Rx) medications for Karen, ranking from first to third choice.

Rx 1st choice: sertraline(Zoloft), 2nd choice: paroxetine(Paxil), and 3rd choice: Escitalopram(Lexapro)

Please explain the indication and contraindications of the drug(s). Please also list the prices of the Rx drugs to treat the problem from two different pharmacies. (example: goodrx.com, Costco, CVS)

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