Anxiety Disorder Treatment

Question 1

Benzodiazepines

Answer 1

Immediate action
High efficiency
- Clonazepam, alprazolam and lorazepam

No sexual disturbance
Risk of dependence
Impaired cognitive function

Question 2

Antidepressant

Answer 2

Especially in more severe cases
Primary choice; SSRI
SSRI may transiently increase anxiety

Can be combined with benzodiazepines in the beginning

Alternatives; TCA and RIMAs

Question 3

Buspirone

Answer 3

5-HT1a partial agonist

Gad
In benzo naive patients 
Aggressive and irritated patients 
Slow onset
Not for panic disorder