Anxiolytics Flashcards
1
Q
Hydroxyzine/Atarax
A
Pros:
Not likely to be habit-forming
Cons:
Can be sedating, yet not first line for sleep
2
Q
Gabapentin/Neurontin
A
Not good for diversion patients- can be abused
Rare, but possible dependence
Good for patients who also have neuropathic pain
Good for patients who are recovering from alcohol use disorders
3
Q
Propranolol
A
Not good for people with low BP
Can be sedating
Contraindicated in people with asthma- can cause bronchospasm
Good for people with physical anxiety symptoms
Good for performance anxiety
Good for akathisia
4
Q
Buspirone/Buspar
A
Pros
low on weight gain
low on sexual dysfunction
very safe
Cons
Usually need to take it every day (unless it is an SSRI adjunct)
Takes 4 weeks to see results
