A 35-year-old woman with panic disorder is beginning psychological therapy but may also need medication. According to NICE, which medication is recomm...

Question

A 35-year-old woman with panic disorder is beginning psychological therapy but may also need medication. According to NICE, which medication is recommended first-line for panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

SSRI (e.g., paroxetine)

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Long-term benzodiazepine (e.g., diazepam)

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Beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol)

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Tricyclic antidepressant (e.g., imipramine)

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Atypical antipsychotic (e.g., olanzapine)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Panic Disorder

A 35-year-old woman with panic disorder is beginning psychological therapy but may also need medication. According to NICE, which medication is recommended first-line for panic disorder?