Treatments for Generalized anxiety disorder

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Generalized anxiety disorder: Introduction
Treatment list for Generalized anxiety disorder
Latest treatments for Generalized anxiety disorder
Discussion of treatments for Generalized anxiety disorder
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Generalized anxiety disorder: Introduction

Treatment List for Generalized anxiety disorder

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Generalized anxiety disorder includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

Psychotherapy
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Behavioral therapy
Antidepressants
- Venlafaxine - similar to SSRIs.
- Imipramine - a tricyclic.
Benzodiazepines
- Clonazepam
- Alprazolam
Lifestyle treatments
- Relaxation therapy
- Biofeedback

Generalized anxiety disorder: Is the Diagnosis Correct?

The first step in getting correct treatment is to get a correct diagnosis. Differential diagnosis list for Generalized anxiety disorder may include:

Normal anxiety
physical medical disease - see causes of symptom anxiety
substance-induced anxiety disorder (type of Depression)
Hypochondriasis
Obessive-compulsive disorder
more diagnoses...»

Generalized anxiety disorder: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Drugs and Medications used to treat Generalized anxiety disorder:

Note:You must always seek professional medical advice about any prescription drug, OTC drug, medication, treatment or change in treatment plans.

Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Generalized anxiety disorder include:

Clorazepate
Tranxene
Tranxene SD
Tranxene SD-Half Strength
T-Tab
Apo-Clorazepate
Novo-Clopate
Escitalopram
Lexapro

Latest treatments for Generalized anxiety disorder:

The following are some of the latest treatments for Generalized anxiety disorder:

Hospitals & Medical Clinics: Generalized anxiety disorder

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Choosing the Best Treatment Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Generalized anxiety disorder, on hospital and medical facility performance and surgical care quality:

Discussion of treatments for Generalized anxiety disorder:

Successful treatments may include a medication called buspirone. Research into the effectiveness of other medication, such as benzodiazepines and antidepressants, is ongoing. Also useful are cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and biofeedback to control muscle tension. (Source: excerpt from Generalized Anxiety Disorder: NWHIC)