24 min
Ep. 53- Psych Care Conversations: Benzodiazepines and Anxiety Disorders with Nancy Chia PodcastRx
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Nancy Chia from the OPTICS team is back for another psychiatric pharmacy care conversation. This time we focus in on the role of benzodiazepines for treating anxiety disorders. We touch briefly on the characteristics of some common anxiety disorders and then take a closer look at the reasons why benzodiazepines are a preferred treatment option for their acute symptoms. We also examine the downsides of benzodiazepine use, special concerns in the corrections environment, ideal therapeutic timeframes, treatment alternatives and more.
For More About the OPTICS Clinical Pharmacy Team:
www.diamondpharmacy.com/clinical-services
Nancy Chia from the OPTICS team is back for another psychiatric pharmacy care conversation. This time we focus in on the role of benzodiazepines for treating anxiety disorders. We touch briefly on the characteristics of some common anxiety disorders and then take a closer look at the reasons why benzodiazepines are a preferred treatment option for their acute symptoms. We also examine the downsides of benzodiazepine use, special concerns in the corrections environment, ideal therapeutic timeframes, treatment alternatives and more.
For More About the OPTICS Clinical Pharmacy Team:
www.diamondpharmacy.com/clinical-services
24 min