[Anxiety disorders: long-term treatment and replapse prevention]

MMW Fortschr Med. 2006 Jan 26;148(4):31-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Anxiety disorders show a tendency to become chronic. Behavioral treatment and pharmacotherapeutic measures must frequently be applied over a lengthy period of time. The most suitable drugs for long-term treatment are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), venlafaxine. With regard to side effects, the specific characteristics of the anti-anxiety drugs used for long-term therapy must be taken into account.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Anxiety Agents / adverse effects
  • Anxiety Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Anxiety Disorders / psychology
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Long-Term Care
  • Panic Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Panic Disorder / psychology
  • Prognosis
  • Psychotherapy

Substances

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents