14th February 2025

A patient has been seeing his GP for the last 4 months for his generalised anxiety disorder.

A patient has been seeing his GP for the last 4 months for his generalised anxiety disorder. He has daily episodes of chest pain and palpitations which have led to time off work and multiple A&E attendances. He has tried a few treatments, which have not been successful, and he wants to know what other options are available.

Which of the following options is not recommended for long-term management of GAD?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.