A 45-year-old woman presents to the clinic with worsening ho…
A 45-year-old woman presents to the clinic with worsening hot flashes, irritability, and trouble sleeping due to menopause symptoms. Her past medical history includes recurrent major depressive disorder and chronic migraines. She is currently prescribed: Phenelzine (an MAO inhibitor) for depression Sumatriptan as needed for migraines Multivitamin daily Her provider considers prescribing paroxetine for vasomotor symptoms of menopause. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step regarding the use of paroxetine in this patient?