I'm looking for all possible medications, lists , studies on effectiveness and side effects, ...
2007-03-15 10:35:01 · 5 answers · asked by Appel 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There are a lot of different ways to help this problem.
Medication-wise, generally, people are prescribed an antidepressant that has potential to help with anxiety. The most common I have heard for anxiety patients are lexapro, celexa, and paxil. Everyone responds differently to antidepressants, so it is common to have to try a couple before you find the right one. For example, when I started taking paxil, it made me more anxious as a side effect and I switched to celexa, which helped tremendously!
There are also benzodiazepines such as klonopin, xanax, and valium. These are helpful to a lot of people, but are addictive and make you tired. I got hooked on xanax and eventually needed to go to the hospital because it is very dangerous to stop taking this type of medication cold-turkey. It can be fatal. That is something to think about before you decide to take benzos.
Counseling and therapy can also be helpful. For some, it helps enough that you don't need medication, but for most it is best that you have both. Medication can help you while you start therapy and work through issues. Eventually, you may be able to stop medications. Some people stay on them forever. Just depends on the severity and pathology of the problem!
I hope this helps!
2007-03-15 11:37:06 · answer #1 · answered by ppaper.wingss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I myselve suffer from Social Anxiety. Depending on how old you are...8-16 Dont take anti-depressants either go see a counsler are just exercise and look online for some ideas to help your anxiety. 17-?? Go get some Anti-depressants. Dont go to Pschotherapy either because they will tell you that you have so many things when you dont. [=
2007-03-15 11:22:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti-anxiety meds I know of are:
Ativan
Xanax
Klonopin
2007-03-15 11:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kellie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to find a website that has this type of information. Sorry~
2007-03-15 10:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mainly antidepressants and anxiolytics are the 1st line of treatment.
cognitive therapy and psychotherapy sessions may also be of significant help.
2007-03-15 10:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by dr dino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋