Anxiety disorders
- Psychotherapy + SSRIs/SNRIs are core treatments
- Choose drug by anxiety subtype + comorbidity
- Buspirone is useful mainly for generalized anxiety
- Benzodiazepines work rapidly but add dependence risk
- Beta blockers target performance symptoms—not core GAD
- Adequate dose/duration matters before declaring failure
Use at a glance
- Psychotherapy + SSRIs/SNRIs are core treatments
Practical pearls
- Adequate dose/duration matters before declaring failure
Other practical pearls
- Buspirone is useful mainly for generalized anxiety
- Beta blockers target performance symptoms—not core GAD
Treatment options
- Choose drug by anxiety subtype + comorbidity
Other treatment options
- Benzodiazepines work rapidly but add dependence risk
Self-check
- What are core treatments for Anxiety disorders?
Psychotherapy + SSRIs/SNRIs.
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