Why Might an Anticonvulsant Drug Be Effective for Anxiety

question 112

Multiple Choice

Why might an anticonvulsant drug be effective for anxiety?

• A) It exhibits neuroprotective effects.
• B) It is a positive modulator for GABAA receptors.
• C) It is an antagonist for NMDA receptors.
• D) It is a partial agonist GABAA receptors.

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