A 45-year-old man with GAD has tried self-help and counselling but remains significantly symptomatic. According to NICE, which medication is preferred...

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A 45-year-old man with GAD has tried self-help and counselling but remains significantly symptomatic. According to NICE, which medication is preferred first-line?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs (e.g. sertraline)

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Benzodiazepines

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Buspirone

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Propranolol

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TCAs (e.g. amitriptyline)

NICE Guideline CG113 MCQ (SBA): Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A 45-year-old man with GAD has tried self-help and counselling but remains significantly symptomatic. According to NICE, which medication is preferred first-line?