Persistent, excessive, and difficult-to-control worry associated with significant symptoms of motor tension, autonomic hyperactivity, and/or disturbances of sleep or concentration
Sys...
Diagnosis is primarily through history. Pathologic anxiety must be distinguished from normal anxiety reactions.
DSM-5 criteria are as follows:
Symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry oc...
Assess for suicidality.
Identify and treat coexisting substance abuse and other psychiatric conditions.
Delayed treatment may result in poorer clinical outcomes compared with p...
Clinical follow-up with patient every 6 months is recommended.
Follow up within 2 to 4 weeks from starting new medications.
Medications should be ...
F41.1 Generalized anxiety disorder
21897009 Generalized anxiety disorder
Psychiatric comorbidities, especially depression, are common with GAD; patients are at increased risk for suicidality.
CBT and SSRIs/SNRIs are the treatments of choice.
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Antidepressant drugs and the biochemical life cycles of norepinephrine and serotonin. MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, and SSRIs are used as antidepressants. MAO inhibitors enhance the actions of NE and 5-HT by preventing their enzymatic destruction. Tricyclics enhance NE and 5-HT action by blocking uptake. SSRIs act the same way but are selective for serotonin.
Antidepressant drugs and the biochemical life cycles of norepinephrine and serotonin. MAO inhibitors, tricyclics, and SSRIs are used as ant...