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The article discusses the use of combined treatment in anxiety disorders based on available data as of 2013. The pharmacotherapies for anxiety disorders are tackled including antidepressants, anxiolytics and antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). The effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety disorders is explained. Studies on the efficacy of combined treatment for panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobia and other anxiety disorders are explored.

This article presents information on key developments in the treatment of anxiety and panic and their practical implications for general practitioners. Kava extract is an effective treatment for the symptoms of anxiety. Kava extract, 300 mg a day, taken for one to 24 weeks reduces scores on the Hamilton Rating Scale for anxiety more than placebo. Alprazolam significantly reduces the frequency and severity of attacks in patients with panic disorder. When prescribed with care, benzodiazepines can still offer a useful short-term service in patients with panic disorder.