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The evidence base for the pharmacological treatment of GAD is now substantial. However, there are few studies comparing treatments to inform rational choices either for GAD as a whole or for selective treatments for particular subgroups of GAD. The best guidance therefore comes from a careful analysis of the data from placebo-controlled studies that indicate the strengths and weaknesses of particular treatments.
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Montgomery, S.A. (2009). Which treatments, when and for how long?. In: Handbook of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Springer Healthcare, Tarporley. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-908517-02-9_9
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