If a patient taking moclobemide switches to fluoxetine, what is the minimum waiting period required after stopping moclobemide?
Explanation
This question tests the knowledge of crucial drug-switching protocols to avoid serotonin syndrome, specifically the extended washout period required when switching from an MAOI like moclobemide to fluoxetine.
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