Drugs used in generalized anxiety disorder are:: (A) Alprazolam, (B) Paroxetine, (C) Venlafaxine, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. Alprazolam is a BZD and hence reduces anxiety and Alprazolam has an additional anti depressant activity. Paroxetine is an SSRI and Venlafaxine is an SNRI so both have anti anxiety action . Hence all the above given drugs can be used. Ref KD Tripati 8th ed.