This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Subject name: Psychiatry
Drug of choice for generalized anxiety disorder - 
Select and explain. 
A. Alprazolam, B. Buspirone, C. Venlafaxine, D. Beta - blockers
A: Alprazolam
Answer: A: Alprazolam 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Alprazolam Treatment of generalized anxietyo Benzodiazepines are the drug of choice. Drugs in this group are diazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Oxazepam, chlordiazepoxide.o Other drugs used are buspirone; TCA (amptriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine, desipramine); SSRIs (Fluoxetine, Sertaline, Paroxetine, Citalopram); SNRIs (Venalafaxine), b-blockers.o Anticonvulsants with GABAergic properties may also be effective against anxiety, e.g., Gabapentin, Oxcarbazepine, Tiagabine, pregabaiin, and Valproate (divalporex).