Anxiolytics

Question 1

What are anxiolytics used for?

Answer 1

Used to treat many diagnoses including;

• panic disorder
• generalized Anxiety disorder
• substance-related disorders and their withdrawal
• insomnias and parasomnias.

In anxiety disorders often use anxiolytics in combination with SSRIS or SNRIs for treatment.

Question 2

Anxiolytics are used to treat many diagnoses including;

• panic disorder
• generalized Anxiety disorder
• substance-related disorders and their withdrawal
• insomnias and parasomnias.

Name 2 drugs

Answer 2

1. Buspirone
2. Benzodiazepines

Question 3

Anxiolytics are used to treat many diagnoses including;

• panic disorder
• generalized Anxiety disorder
• substance-related disorders and their withdrawal
• insomnias and parasomnias.

This includes

1. Buspirone
2. Benzodiazepines

What are the pros of buspirone?

Answer 3

• Good augmentation strategy- Mechanism of action is 5HT1A agonist. It works independent of endogenous release of serotonin.
• No sedation

Question 4

Anxiolytics are used to treat many diagnoses including;

• panic disorder
• generalized Anxiety disorder
• substance-related disorders and their withdrawal
• insomnias and parasomnias.

This includes

1. Buspirone
2. Benzodiazepines

What are the cons of buspirone?

Answer 4

• Takes around 2 weeks before patients notice results.
• Will not reduce anxiety in patients that are used to taking BZDs because there is no sedation effect to “take the edge off.

Question 5

Anxiolytics are used to treat many diagnoses including;

• panic disorder
• generalized Anxiety disorder
• substance-related disorders and their withdrawal
• insomnias and parasomnias.

This includes

1. Buspirone
2. Benzodiazepine

What are benzodiazepines used to treat?

Answer 5

Used to treat

• insomnia
• parasomnias
• anxiety disorders.
• Often used for CNS depressant withdrawal protocols ex. ETOH withdrawal.

Question 6

Anxiolytics are used to treat many diagnoses including;

• panic disorder
• generalized Anxiety disorder
• substance-related disorders and their withdrawal
• insomnias and parasomnias.

This includes

1. Buspirone
2. Benzodiazepine

What are the side effects of benzodiazepines?

Answer 6

• Somnolence
• Cognitive deficits
• Amnesia
• Disinhibition
• Tolerance
• Dependence