This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
Drug of choice for generalized anxiety ? 
Select and explain. 
A. 3-blocker, B. Alprazolam, C. Buspirone, D. Phenytoin
B: Alprazolam
Answer: B: Alprazolam 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Alprazolam Treatment of generalized anxiety Benzodiazepines are the drug of choice. Drugs in this group are diazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam, Oxazepam, chlordiazepoxide. Other drugs used are buspirone; TCA (amptriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine, desipramine); SSRIs (Fluoxetine, Sealine, Paroxetine, Citalopram); SNRIs (Venalafaxine), 13-blockers. Anticonvulsants with GABAergic propeies may also be effective against anxiety, e.g., Gabapentin, Oxcarbazepine, Tiagabine, pregabalin, and Valproate (divalporex).