Generalised anxiety disorder

SSRI antidepressant for depression and generalised anxiety — generally once-daily dosing.

Brands: Cipralex (escitalopram), Lexamil (escitalopram)

SA strengths: 5 mg tablet · 10 mg tablet · 20 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Often 10 mg mane; may increase to 20 mg daily per response. Elderly: start 5 mg.

SSRI used for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD — food does not significantly alter absorption.

Brands: Zoloft (sertraline), Serlife (sertraline)

SA strengths: 50 mg tablet · 100 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Usually start 50 mg daily; common range 50–200 mg daily.

Calcium-channel modulator for neuropathic pain and generalised anxiety — sedation and dizziness common.

Brands: Lyrica (pregabalin), Pregabalin (generic)

SA strengths: 25 mg capsule · 75 mg capsule · 150 mg capsule · 300 mg capsule

Typical dosing: Often titrated 75 mg BD to 150–300 mg BD for pain/anxiety per tolerability.

Short-acting benzodiazepine — dependence risk; insurers query long-term use.

Brands: Xanor (alprazolam)

SA strengths: 0.25 mg tablet · 0.5 mg tablet · 1 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Short courses only; typical 0.25–0.5 mg TDS PRN per strict supervision.

Non-selective beta-blocker — used for anxiety somatic symptoms and migraine prevention.

Brands: Propranolol, Inderal (propranolol)

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet · 40 mg tablet · 80 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Anxiety/migraine: commonly 40–80 mg BD; asthma caution.

Structured talking therapy (e.g. CBT) for mental health and adjustment.

Session formats: 50 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: Typically 50–60 min weekly or fortnightly sessions.

Functional rehabilitation — workplace pacing, ergonomics, ADL retraining.

Session formats: 45 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: 45–60 min sessions per treating plan.