A 28-year-old with generalised anxiety disorder has been taking sertraline 50 mg for 2 weeks with minimal effect. Best advice?...

Question

A 28-year-old with generalised anxiety disorder has been taking sertraline 50 mg for 2 weeks with minimal effect. Best advice?

Accepted Answer

Continue and review at 4-6 weeks

Answer

Increase sertraline to 200 mg now

Answer

Switch immediately to venlafaxine

Answer

Add benzodiazepine regularly

Answer

Stop and start propranolol alone

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Generalised Anxiety Disorder