The client who has been taking imipramine (Tofranil) for 3 weeks calls the nurse to report that there is no improvement in the depression. The nurse s best response is: 1. Call your health care...

The client who has been taking imipramine (Tofranil) for 3 weeks calls the nurse to report that there is no improvement in the depression. The nurse s best response is:

1. Call your health care provider and see if he or she will change the order to a different medication.

2. Are you sure that you are taking it as it is ordered? Perhaps you should consider increasing the dosage gradually.

3. The medication may take up to 8 weeks to be effective. Continue taking the medication as ordered.

4. Add an over-the-counter antianxiety agent to your daily medications.