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Venlafaxine Extended Release (ER) in the Treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder: Twenty-four-week placebo-controlled dose-ranging study
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Background: Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) has received less study than other anxiety disorders, particularly its long-term treatment. Aims: To assess the efficacy and safety of venlafaxine extended release (ER) in patients with GAD. Method: A total of 541 out-patients, 18–86 years old, were recruited to this 24-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind study of three fixed doses (37.5, 75 and 150 mg/day) of venlafaxine ER. Results: All doses of venlafaxine ER showed efficacy superior to placebo, apparent from week 2, that was sustained throughout the 24-week study for the two higher doses. The discontinuation rate did not differ significantly among the treatment groups. Conclusions: Venlafaxine ER is an effective and safe treatment for GAD for up to 6 months.
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- Authors
- Allgulander, C., Hackett, D., & Salinas, E.
- Corresponding author
- Allgulander, Christer
- Venue
- British Journal of Psychiatry
- Publisher
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Published
- 2001-07
- Volume
- 179
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 15-22
- ISSN
- 0007-1250 (ISSN-L)
- 1472-1465
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- 25.99
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- en
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- Karolinska Institutet
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology (medical) › Treatment of Major Depression
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Keywords
- venlafaxine extended release, generalized anxiety disorder, antidepressant efficacy, drug safety, long-term treatment, dose comparison, treatment discontinuation
- MeSH terms
- Venlafaxine Hydrochloride, Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Anxiety Disorders, Chronic Disease, Cyclohexanols, Delayed-Action Preparations, Double-Blind Method, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation
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