Final answer:
The adverse reactions associated with SSRIs are nausea and diarrhea, which affect about 15-30% of patients, and xerostomia (dry mouth) experienced by 10-15% of patients. Hence, the correct answer to which adverse reactions are associated with SSRIs is option E, which includes both B and C.
Step-by-step explanation:
Which of the following are adverse reactions associated with the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)? The correct answer is E) B and C. SSRIs, a class of medications used to treat depression and other mental health conditions, can have various side effects.
Some of the common adverse reactions reported by patients using SSRIs include nausea and diarrhea, which occur in about 15-30% of patients and xerostomia (dry mouth) affecting roughly 10-15% of patients. Central Nervous System (CNS) depression is more commonly associated with other types of medications and is not typically a side effect of SSRIs. Therefore, options B (nausea and diarrhea) and C (xerostomia) accurately describe adverse reactions that are associated with the use of SSRIs.