Highlights
- The first-line alternatives to SSRIs in GAD are SNRIs, buspirone, hydroxyzine, pregabalin, and bupropion.
- Benzodiazepines are not recommended first-line agents for GAD due to their prominent side effect profile.
- Antipsychotics are not recommended as augmenting agents in GAD due to their high risk of metabolic side effects, negative effects on insulin resistance.
Transcript
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