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Antidepressant Medications
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Should we give high-dose SSRIs for panic disorder?
Does vortioxetine work for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Other Antidepressant Medications
Would you ever use bupropion to treat panic disorder?
Antihistamines
Hydroxyzine
Hydroxyzine (generic, Vistaril®): Basic Information
How are hydroxyzine pamoate (Vistaril®) and hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Atarax®) different?
Does hydroxyzine have advantages over diphenhydramine?
Do we need to avoid hydroxyzine in older adults?
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril®, Atarax®) is associated with an increased risk of QT prolongation
QT prolongation with hydroxyzine versus diphenhydramine
Potential side effects handout of hydroxyzine (Vistaril®)
Which psychiatric medications should be stopped before skin prick allergy testing?
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines—General articles
Three important pieces of information about benzodiazepines
Practical tips on using hypnotics: benzodiazepines
Viewpoint: Has the pendulum swung too far against the use of benzodiazepines?
Cytochrome P450 drug interactions with benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines in the elderly and in liver disease
Should we consider a benzodiazepine for persons with major depressive disorder?
Alprazolam
Alprazolam (Xanax® or Xanax-XR®): Basic Information
Potential side effects of alprazolam (Xanax®)
How to convert from alprazolam immediate-release to extended-release
Potential advantages and disadvantages of alprazolam extended-release (Xanax XR®)
Chlordiazepoxide
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium®): Basic Information
Clonazepam
Clonazepam (Klonopin®): Basic Information
Potential side effects of clonazepam (Klonopin®)
Tips on using clonazepam ODT
Diazepam
Diazepam (Valium®): Basic Information
Lorazepam
Lorazepam (Ativan®): Basic Information
Potential side effects of lorazepam (Ativan®)
Oxazepam
Oxazepam (Serax®): Basic Information
Temazepam
Temazepam (Restoril®): Basic Information
Benzodiazepines for Alcohol Withdrawal
Which benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS)?
Benzodiazepine regimens for preventing or treating alcohol withdrawal
Benzodiazepine use disorder
Getting off a benzodiazepine: What should the rate of taper be?
How to find a detoxification (detox) center
Beta-Blockers
Clinical tips on using a beta-blocker for performance anxiety (“stage fright”)
Beta-blockers for panic disorder?
What are the different types of beta-blockers?
Can beta-blockers cause depression or is this a myth?
CNS side effects of beta-blockers
Beta-blockers can either worsen or improve erectile dysfunction
Which beta-blockers in persons with diabetes?
Are beta-blockers contraindicated in asthma?
Buspirone
Can buspirone cause dyskinesia or parkinsonism?
Serotonin syndrome with a combination of buspirone and a serotonergic antidepressant?
Can buspirone cause increased prolactin or galactorrhea?
Buspirone (Buspar®): Basic Information
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Anxiety
L-theanine for anxiety or stress?
Gabapentinoids
Gabapentin
Gabapentin (Neurontin®) for anxiety disorders?
Gabapentin (Neurontin®): Basic Information
Potential side effects of gabapentin (Neurontin® (handout)
Gabapentin (Neurontin®) or pregabalin (Lyrica®) abuse, dependence, and withdrawal
Is it important to taper gabapentin?
How to safely taper gabapentin to avoid withdrawal symptoms
How to change from gabapentin (Neurontin®) to pregabalin (Lyrica®)
Pregabalin
Pregabalin (Lyrica®): Basic information
Potential side effects handout for pregabalin (Lyrica®)
Pregabalin (Lyrica®): Pharmacological effects
Does pregabalin (Lyrica®) work for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Pregabalin (Lyrica®) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) with partial response to a serotonergic antidepressant?
What dose of pregabalin (Lyrica®) should we use for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
How to change from gabapentin (Neurontin®) to pregabalin (Lyrica®)
Gabapentin (Neurontin®) or pregabalin (Lyrica®) abuse, dependence, and withdrawal
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