“A serotonin reuptake inhibitor is the psychiatrist’s No. 1 choice for treating anxiety as well as depression because they have fewer side effects and no risk of the misuse and dependency associated with benzodiazepines.
“If that is still not successful, then we think about using medications like a serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Notice I’m not saying benzodiazepine,” she said. “A serotonin reuptake inhibitor is the psychiatrist’s No. 1 choice for treating anxiety as well as depression because they have fewer side effects and no risk of the misuse and dependency associated with benzodiazepines.