Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- CBT and/or SSRI/SNRI first-line
- Escitalopram/duloxetine/venlafaxine common
- Buspirone = nonsedating alternative
- Start low if activation sensitivity
- Benzodiazepine only short-term/selectively
- Reassess after an adequate 6–12 week trial
Use at a glance
- CBT and/or SSRI/SNRI first-line
Treatment options
- Escitalopram/duloxetine/venlafaxine common
- Buspirone = nonsedating alternative
- Benzodiazepine only short-term/selectively
Choosing treatment
- Start low if activation sensitivity
Monitoring / follow-up
- Reassess after an adequate 6–12 week trial
Self-check
- How is GAD medication started with activation sensitivity?
Start low. - What is first-line for GAD?
CBT and/or SSRI/SNRI.
Drugs used for this (19)
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