Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.

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Community Clinical Sciences Research Division, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Biological Sciences University Department of Mental Health, Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton SO14 0YG, UK.

Published: September 2002

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  • Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are effective treatments for various anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, and social anxiety disorder.
  • Recent studies suggest SSRIs are also beneficial for patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
  • The review evaluates randomized trials of SSRIs for GAD, analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of other treatments, and explores potential new therapies for managing this chronic anxiety condition.

Article Abstract

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have proven efficacy in the treatment of panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder. Accumulating data shows that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment can also be efficacious in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. This review summarizes the findings of randomized controlled trials of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment for generalized anxiety disorder, examines the strengths and weaknesses of other therapeutic approaches and considers potential new treatments for patients with this chronic and disabling anxiety disorder.

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