Medications for Anxiety Disorders

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Which first-line medication is commonly used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

  • Clomipramine
  • Duloxetine (correct)
  • Alprazolam
  • Phenelzine

Which medication is classified as a second-line treatment for panic disorder (PD)?

  • Clomipramine (correct)
  • Venlafaxine XR
  • Hydroxyzine
  • Pregabalin

Which of the following is an alternative medication for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

  • Venlafaxine XR
  • Quetiapine (correct)
  • Citalopram
  • Pregabalin

Which medication is considered a first-line treatment for panic disorder (PD)?

<p>Venlafaxine XR (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which second-line medication is used for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

<p>Buspirone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Medications for Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • First-line medications for GAD include Duloxetine, Escitalopram, Paroxetine, Sertraline, and Venlafaxine XR.
  • Benzodiazepines are considered second-line medications for GAD.
  • Alternative medications for GAD include Hydroxyzine and Quetiapine.
  • Buspirone and Imipramine are also used as second-line medications for GAD.

Panic Disorder (PD)

  • Venlafaxine XR is a first-line medication for PD.
  • Alprazolam, Citalopram, Clomipramine, Clonazepam, and Imipramine are considered second-line medications for PD.
  • Phenelzine is an alternative medication for PD.

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