What Are The best medications for Anxiety?

Question

I'm already seeing a doctor I just want to know your experience

Answer 1

I am a pharmacy technician and this is what I think:

Benzodiazepines:

are effective in reducing panic attacks and phobic behavior, as well as the anticipatory phase of panic attacks. Drugs in this class include clonazepam (Klonopin) , lorazepam (Ativan) , and alprazolam (Xanax) . While benzodiazepines act quickly, are effective, and are medically safe.

Antidepressants:

effective in treating panic disorder include Pamelor (nortryptyline), Norpramin (desipramine), and Anafranil (clomipramine). Tricyclics, unlike benzodiazepines, require only a single daily dose of medication. They are well studied and also help to guard against depression, which is often comorbid with panic disorder.

Other medications include:

fluoxetine (Prozac)

sertraline (Zoloft)

fluvoxamine (Faverin)

paroxetine (Paxil)

citalopram (Celexa)

bupropion (Wellbutrin)

venlafaxine (Effexor)

imipramine (Tofranil)

phenelzine (Nardil)

trancypromine (Parnate)

diazepam(Valium)

Lexapro

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

I agree with Kelly above.. behavior modification is the best first step.. that and lowering your caffiene intake.. maybe making an honest effort at reducing things that would make you overly sensitive to hyper-activity.. like sugar..
but for some people this is not enough.. the real answer depends on your personal situation.. medication is a last resort kind of thing.. contrary to popular belief, I have found that most psychiatrists and doctors encourage non medicinal options before starting out with medication.. meditation, yoga, breathing techniques.. that sort of thing.
The questions you need to ask yourself is.. Is this anxiety causing a serious problem with work or family? Or are you finding yourself most comfortable locking yourself in your house for fear of aggrivating the stress managment or lack of coping skills.
From personal experience, Ativan has worked very well for me.. but this is a very nasty drug with seriousside effects and is very addictive.. It is said to be harder to kick than a heroin habit if you get hooked.. it would be best used on some kind of 'as needed' basis.. have a couple around for when the extreme panic sets in.. I am also bipolar, and this prescription drug knocks me back from being overly manic and all the nasty traits that go along with it. As always, I suggest you speak with your doctor.. and get a second opinion from another doctor or consult with a pharmacist, doctors may be too busy to go over the finer details of what the medication may do for you.. either positive or negative.. I am not familiar with any other drugs from personal experience.. this one works for me.. why tinker with others? But Xanax or klonopins are said to have very calming qualities. again.. there is addiction risks to consider with these as well.
Try the natural approach first.. medication may not be necessary at all.
Good Luck.

Answer 3

If you want to take medication for anxiety be careful. In the class of benzodiazepine (ativan, Valium, diazépane, rivotril, xanax...etc) you can become dependent of this medication. And you can develop tolerance that is mean that the initial dose is not sufficient and you will want to increase and increase.
In other class of medication, The paxil, a antidepressant, is great for anxiety and you don't have the dependence and tolerance. An other Buspirone, it's just for anxiety, and it's is particular because it's easy to stop and you don't have tolerance to. But I suggest to to have a plan (with a professional) to take the medication on a temporary term period and you can choose a good therapy. Together therapy and good medications give success. Like cognitive-behavioural, dynamic, group therapy, psychoanalyze choose the one you think is good for you.

Answer 4

I've been to doctors before for anxiety, and I'll tell you right now, medications are not the answer! Maybe for some control MILD doses may help, but in the long run you are looking for trouble! Talk to a counsellor, learn some new coping mechanisms, and make use of your friends. I use cycling, reading and my pet dog to control my anxiety and I'm drug free.

Answer 5

I find the only medication that helps my anxiety is running up hills very very fast of dancing to music and throwing all of my energy into it.

Answer 6

I've had G.A.D. for years, and have been on various medications. I gave up on doctors and psychiatrists who want to do nothing more than push medications. I've discovered behavior modification techniques and yoga work best for me.

Answer 7

exercise and good strong family bonds. medications are our first reaction to many ailments, anxiety has been around for thousands of years before valium or paxil or many of these other drugs, do we really need a pill to fix every illness?

Answer 8

Regular exercise, proper eating habits and plenty of sleep. Doctors will often try to sell you stuff when all you really need is to adjust how you're living.

Answer 9

Valium or Chamomile Tea. Or Valium with Chamomile Tea

Answer 10

Anxiety or worry.the basic funda is nothing is going to change by us getting worried.changing your attitude is the right thing.ativan might help at night 2 mg.