Given the patient's diagnosis of major depressive disorder and current medication regimen, why is fluoxetine a suitable choice for this patient?
Fluoxetine is a tricyclic antidepressant, which is effective for chronic pain management. Fluoxetine is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that helps in cases of treatment-resistant depression. Fluoxetine is an SSRI effective for treating major depressive disorder and has a favorable side effect profile. Fluoxetine is primarily used for treating anxiety disorders, which are common in patients with stress.