GAD is a common anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry and other symptoms. While there are many helpful treatments for generalized anxiety disorder(GAD), in this video, I dive deep into how the process for choosing a medication works. I illustrate these concepts by going through several case examples. These cases also illustrate the point that treatment must always be individualized as each person responds to and tolerates different medications differently. I discuss SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) such as escitalopram (Lexapro), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), and fluoxetine (Prozac). I also discuss SNRIs (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) such as venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta). I review the benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), and clonazepam (Klonopin). I discuss the pros and cons of this well-known medication class and why short-term use is preferred. I also review some of the less-commonly-prescribed medications for GAD such as Buspirone (Buspar), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Pregabalin (Lyrica), Hydroxyzine (Atarax/Vistaril), Clonidine (Catapres), Guanfacine (Intuniv/Tenex), Mirtazapine (Remeron), and Propranolol (Inderal).
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