Drug of choice for generalized anxiety ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Alprazolam Treatment of generalized anxiety Benzodiazepines are the drug of choice. Drugs in this group are diazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Oxazepam, chlordiazepoxide. Other drugs used are buspirone; TCA (amptriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine, desipramine); SSRIs (Fluoxetine, Sealine, Paroxetine, Citalopram); SNRIs (Venalafaxine), 13-blockers. Anticonvulsants with GABAergic propeies may also be effective against anxiety, e.g., Gabapentin, Oxcarbazepine, Tiagabine, pregabalin, and Valproate (divalporex).
3-blocker
Alprazolam
Buspirone
Phenytoin