Question

A 25-year-old woman with generalised anxiety disorder is started on sertraline. She asks how long she will need to take the medication once she feels better. What is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Continue for at least 6-12 months after remission

Answer

Stop immediately once symptoms improve

Answer

Continue for at least 4-6 weeks then stop

Answer

Take indefinitely for life

Answer

Use only when feeling anxious

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman with generalised anxiety disorder is started on sertraline. She asks how long she will need to take the medication once she feels better. What is the most appropriate advice?