Generalised anxiety disorder

Generalised anxiety disorder.

INTRODUCTION Up to one in five people may have generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) at some point, and most have other health problems. Less than half of people have full remission after 5 years. GAD may have a genetic component, and has also been linked to previous psychological or other trauma. METHODS AND OBJECTIVES We conducted a systematic review and aimed to answer the following clinical ...

Generalised anxiety disorder.

Generalised anxiety disorder is a persistent and common disorder, in which the patient has unfocused worry and anxiety that is not connected to recent stressful events, although it can be aggravated by certain situations. This disorder is twice as common in women than it is in men. Generalised anxiety disorder is characterised by feelings of threat, restlessness, irritability, sleep disturbance...

Agomelatine improves symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder.

ED FROM Stein DJ, Ahokas AA, de Bodinat C. Efficacy of agomelatine in generalized anxiety disorder: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2008;28:561– 6. Correspondence to: Dan J Stein, Department of Psychiatry, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Anzio Road, Observatory, 7925, Cape Town, South Africa: [email protected] Source of funding: Se...

Hydroxyzine may be safe and effective in generalised anxiety disorder.

Participants 334 outpatients diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder (DSM-IV criteria) and a Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety (HAM-A) total score of at least 20. All were aged 18–65 years (mean 45 years); 68% women. Exclusion criteria were alcohol or drug dependence; major depressive episode within 6 months; score of 7 or above on the Raskin Severity of Depression and Mania scale; psychoti...

Pregabalin and venlafaxine improve symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder.