Generalized anxiety disorder with comorbidity. Treatment with pregabalin

The efficacy of pregabalin in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has been shown in recent studies. Our experience and case reports in the present publication indicate that pregabalin can be an effective therapeutic option for patients with GAD and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Treatment w...

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Published in:Nervenarzt 2006-11, Vol.77 (11), p.1363, 1365-1363
Main Authors: Lauer, D, Hölzel, L, Hornyak, M
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Adult
Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use
Anxiety Disorders - drug therapy
Anxiety Disorders - epidemiology
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid - analogs & derivatives
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid - therapeutic use
Humans
Male
Pregabalin
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:The efficacy of pregabalin in treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has been shown in recent studies. Our experience and case reports in the present publication indicate that pregabalin can be an effective therapeutic option for patients with GAD and comorbid psychiatric disorders. Treatment with pregabalin should also be considered in patients with partial remission of GAD or intolerability of SSRI or SNRI.
ISSN:0028-2804
DOI:10.1007/s00115-006-2105-z