Just Drugs for Anxiety- Anxiety ppt

Question 1

Medication management of Anxiety

Answer 1

Benzodiazepines

Antidepressants (SSRIs & SNRIs)

Buspirone

Question 2

Medications in Benzodiazepines group:

Answer 2

Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Diazepam (Valium)
Alprazolam (Xanax)

Question 3

Effects of Benzodiazepines

Answer 3

Rapid onset
* PRN
* Addiction Potential
* Abrupt Withdrawal seizure

Question 4

How long does it take for Buspirone to work?

Answer 4

Takes several weeks to work*

Question 5

Benefits of Buspirone

Answer 5

Does not cause sedation
* No withdrawal symptoms
* No tolerance, dependence or abuse potential

Question 6

SNRIs used for anxiety

Answer 6

• Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)