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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?
My best tip for reducing (or stopping) benzodiazepines and hypnotics
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
My best tip for reducing (or stopping) benzodiazepines and hypnotics
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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