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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:23 pm


Treatment

Treatment for GAD typically combines medication and psychotherapy.

Medication

GAD is treated with the following types of drugs:
Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines
Beta-blockers
Buspirone



Drug choice is determined by the patient's ability to tolerate side effects and by the drug's effectiveness in reducing symptoms.

Antidepressants

Paroxetine (Paxil®) and venlafaxin HCl (Effexor® XR) are the only antidepressants indicated for GAD, though it is general...Read the full article

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