14th June 2021

A 28-year-old man has been suffering from anxiety for around one year

A 28-year-old man has been suffering from anxiety for around one year. He was first seen by his GP six months ago and diagnosed with a generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). He has managed his condition since through self-help resources and has been working with a CBT group for the past couple of months. Despite this, he feels his symptoms are continuing to worsen and are increasingly affecting his daily life, especially at work. He is keen to try some medication as the next step.

What is the first-line drug treatment for GAD?

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