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What is the best mediation for somebody's generalized anxiety disorder?
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GAD: Prozac, lexapro, effexor, (venlafaxine) and Ativan work well.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Therapy and SSRI: In my opinion the best and safest way to treat anxiety is therapy and if medications needed , ssri, Depakote and Lorazepam (on as needed basis.).
Answered 5/7/2016
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GAD: Agree but worry about use of Depakote for anxiety, due to tolerability issues.
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