Which of the following somatic symptom and dissociative disorders are identified with known effective pharmacological treatments for that disorder? Select all that apply.
A)Antidepressants have been used effectively in treating pain associated with somatic symptom disorder.
B)Lithium has been effective in treating illness anxiety disorder.
C)Muscle relaxants have been effective in resolving conversion disorder symptoms.
D)The antidepressant clomipramine (Anafranil)has shown promise in treating depersonalization-derealization disorder.

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Antidepressants, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have been found to be effective in treating pain and other physical symptoms of somatic symptom disorder. Clomipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant, has shown promise in treating depersonalization-derealization disorder. Lithium and muscle relaxants, however, have not been identified as effective pharmacological treatments for illness anxiety disorder or conversion disorder, respectively.

Which of the Following Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders Are