Prescribing benzodiazepines for anxiety
Traditionally, benzodiazepines have been used PRN (or as needed) for anxiety, but they can be addictive and have the potential for abuse. Learn some alternatives to benzodiazepines that may be particularly effective in specific patient populations.
Prescribing benzodiazepines for anxiety
In this lesson, you’ll learn about other medications that can be prescribed for acute anxiety and why one medication might be indicated or contraindicated over another. If benzodiazepines must be prescribed, learn the appropriate approach for use of this medication.