Antidepressants versus placebo for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

To assess the effects of antidepressants in GAD in adults, specifically:

to determine the efficacy of antidepressants in alleviating symptoms of GAD, in comparison to placebo;
to review the acceptability of antidepressants in GAD, by investigating the adverse effects, including the general prevalence of adverse effects, compared to placebo.

This is a protocol.

Health topics:

Mental health > Anxiety disorders > Generalised anxiety disorder

Published:

2 February 2018

Authors:

Guaiana G, Barbui C, Abouhassan R

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Guaiana G, Barbui C, Abouhassan R. Antidepressants versus placebo for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2018, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD012942. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD012942