Published: May 3, 2019, 9:33 p.m.
Today’s question is: How to approach a case of generalized anxiety disorder?
Here is a summary of this episode:
- GAD is a disorder of chronic, excessive worrying. Ensure you have the correct diagnosis according to DSM-5.
- For patients with bipolar depression, do not use an antidepressant. Instead, you may use hydroxyzine, pregabalin, or benzodiazepines.
- The first-line treatments are SSRIs. Escitalopram and paroxetine are FDA-approved. Sertraline is also recommended as a possible first-line agent.