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Previously untreated symptomatic volunteers with generalized anxiety disord
er (GAD) performed the Temperament and Character Inventory at baseline and
after 4 to 6 months of paroxetine treatment. Scores from 29 volunteers were
analyzed with paired t-tests. A marked reduction was noted in Harm Avoidan
ce and a marked increase was noted in Self-Directedness. Smaller changes we
re noted in Cooperativeness and Novelty Seeking. Overall, treatment was ass
ociated with a reduction in maladaptive personality traits.