Question

A 28-year-old female with generalised anxiety disorder reports excessive worries for the past 8 months. She has tried self-help measures without improvement. According to NICE, which is the recommended initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs (e.g., sertraline)

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressants

Answer

Benzodiazepines for at least 6 months

Answer

Beta-blockers as monotherapy

Answer

Antipsychotics

Practice question

A 28-year-old female with generalised anxiety disorder reports excessive worries for the past 8 months. She has tried self-help measures without improvement. According to NICE, which is the recommended initial pharmacological treatment?