How to prescribe for anxiety
May 26, 2009 by admin
This useful review discusses the characteristics of anxiety and panic and explains that in primary care, anxiety can be broadly seen as being one of three types: generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder and phobia. NICE guidance from 2004 covers the management of GAD and panic disorder and the article discusses treatment options highlighting the mainstay of drug treatment for anxiety, paroxetine.
Warren E. Prescribing for anxiety. Practice Nurse 2009; 37(8): 34-38.
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