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What classes of drugs are used to treat anxiety?
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Benzodiazepines
SSRI's SNRI's |
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List 4 benzodiazepines
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Lorazepam
Diazepam Clonazepam Alprazolam |
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What is the MOA of benzos
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Binding to the GABA receptor to increase Cl- channel opening (thus hyperpolarizing the cell)
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What are the side effects of benzos
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Sedation
Addiction Rebound anxiety (step-wise withdrawal needed) |
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What is the use of Buspirone?
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Treatment of GAD in demented or brain damaged patients
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What are the drawbacks and benefits of Buspirone?
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Less sedating, less effective, long response wait.
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What SSRI's and SNRI's are popular to treat GAD?
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Paroxetine (SNRI)
Fluoxetine (SSRI) Sertaline (SSRI) |
