GAD Treatment Flashcards
1
Q
First-line treatment of choice for GAD
A
ADs!
2
Q
FDA-approved SSRIs for GAD
A
escitalopram, paroxetine
3
Q
FDA-approved SNRIs for GAD
A
duloxetine, venlafaxine XR
4
Q
What happens if response to first SSRI is inadequate?
A
Try a different SSRI
5
Q
What happens if the second SSRI doesn’t work in GAD treatment?
A
Try an SNRI
6
Q
Treatment-resistant GAD options
A
TCAs, SGAs, VPA
7
Q
Managing comorbidities in GAD: sleep disturbance
A
Evaluate and manage contributing causes, more sedating agents may be better like pregabalin or hydroxyzine
8
Q
Managing comorbidities in GAD: elderly
A
Consider sertraline and escitalopram; SNRIs are also effective but may increase BP and sweating
9
Q
Managing comorbidities in GAD: neuropathic pain
A
pregabalin
