Pharmacological treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
| Group of agents Medication Common side effects | ||
|---|---|---|
| SSRIs | e.g. citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline; | weight gain/loss, sexual disfunction, gastrointestinal problems, forgetfulness, tiredness |
| SNRIs | e.g. venlafaxine, duloxetine | headache, high blood pressure, seizures, insomnia, gastrointestinal problems, xerostomia |
| Benzodiazepines | e.g. alprazolam, diazepam, bromazepam, lorazepam | sleepiness, forgetfulness, drowsiness, xerostomia, ataxia, high risk of developing dependency |
| TCA | e.g. amitriptyline, imipramine | drowsiness, cardiac problems, xerostomia |
| Antipsychotics | e.g. quetiapine, olanzapine | sleepiness, hypercholesterolemia, drowsiness, leukopenia |