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Table 57-3 - Pharmacotherapy For Anxiety Disorders
Table 57-3 - Pharmacotherapy For Anxiety Disorders
GAD
PMDD
Panic disorder
GAD
Abrupt discontinuation can result in rebound
Paroxetine b (Paxil, Paxil CR) 10–60 mg (12.5–62.5 mg CR) once daily
anxiety or withdrawal symptoms
PTSD
PMDD
Panic disorder
Pediatric OCD
Buspirone b (BuSpar) 10–60 mg in divided doses GAD No risk of physical or psychological dependence
CR, controlled release; FDA, US Food and Drug Administration; GAD, generalized anxiety disorder; IM, intramuscular; IV, intravenous; OCD, obsessive-compulsive disorder; PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric
disorder; PTSD, posttraumatic stress disorder; XR, extended release.
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