Symptom Finder - Treatment of Anxiety Disorders
ANXIETY DISORDERS
1st Line:
1. Escitalopram (Lexapro): 10–20 mg daily.
2. Paroxetine (Paxil): 10–50 mg daily.
3. Other SSRIs.
4. Duloxetine (Cymbalta): 30–120 mg daily.
5. Other SNRIs.
6. Psychiatric Consult.
2nd Line:
1. Lorazepam (Ativan): 0.5–1 mg tid.
2. Alprazolam (Xanax): 0.25–1 mg tid.
3. Diazepam (Valium): 2–10 mg tid.
4. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril): 50–100 mg qid.
1st Line:
1. Escitalopram (Lexapro): 10–20 mg daily.
2. Paroxetine (Paxil): 10–50 mg daily.
3. Other SSRIs.
4. Duloxetine (Cymbalta): 30–120 mg daily.
5. Other SNRIs.
6. Psychiatric Consult.
2nd Line:
1. Lorazepam (Ativan): 0.5–1 mg tid.
2. Alprazolam (Xanax): 0.25–1 mg tid.
3. Diazepam (Valium): 2–10 mg tid.
4. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril): 50–100 mg qid.