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Anxiolytic Drugs

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Author

  • Deidre M. Edwards
  • Kathryn L. Hale
  • Rachel Maddux
  • Mark H. Rapaport

Editor

  • Allan Tasman
  • Jerald Kay
  • Jeffrey A. Lieberman
  • Michael B. First
  • Mario Maj

Summary, in English

This chapter provides a brief history of the evolution of medications used to treat anxiety and anxiety disorders, as described in the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). We also summarize the efficacy and adverse effects data from clinical trials for these medications. Medication classes reviewed include antidepressants, benzodiazepines, beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, and antipsychotics. Treatment outcomes and clinical implications are reviewed for each of the individual medication classes.

Publishing year

2008

Language

English

Pages

2223-2253

Publication/Series

Psychiatry

Document type

Book chapter

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Topic

  • Psychology

Keywords

  • generalized anxiety disorder
  • anxiolytic drugs
  • social anxiety disorder
  • panic disorder
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • posttraumatic stress disorder
  • anxiety

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 9780470065716
  • ISBN: 780470515167