Neurotransmitter changes proposed in cases of Anxiety
Correct Answer: Increased NE, and decreased GABA and serotonin
Description: There are various neurotransmitters that is studied under the neurobiology of anxiety they are mainly as follows decreased GABA, hence benzodiazepines which acts on GABA is a onderful anti anxiety drug decrased serotonin , hence SSRI are used in management of all anxiety disorders increased norepinephrine, thus proponolol which is a beta blocker is used in the management of anxiety especially in social anxiety disorders. Reference: Kaplon and sadock, 11 th edition, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 387
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