A 50-year-old woman presents with persistent anxiety symptoms, including excessive worry, restlessness, and poor sleep, despite trying self-help measu...

Question

A 50-year-old woman presents with persistent anxiety symptoms, including excessive worry, restlessness, and poor sleep, despite trying self-help measures. She meets the criteria for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended first-line pharmacological treatment if psychological therapies are declined or ineffective?

Accepted Answer

Sertraline 50mg OD

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Diazepam 2mg TDS PRN

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Propranolol 40mg OD PRN

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Pregabalin 75mg BD

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Mirtazapine 15mg ON

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Treatment