Who here has used Anti Anxiety Meds? Which one were you on? Did you find it to be effective?
2007-10-23 22:06:45 · 12 answers · asked by Lori M 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
My doctor perscribed me Prozac, it seems to be okay I don't know though its like it just mellows me out more than anything I suppose thats suppose to help reduce anxiety.
Back about five years ago I was clinically depressed I was on Celexia which caused insomnia as well so I had to take Ambien to go to sleep for those who are interested in knowing more about antidepressants.
2007-10-23 22:27:08 · update #1
Anti-depressants are crap for anxiety, the 'Benzodiazpines' are best although can be addictive, I use Diazepam ( Valium ) Lorazepam ( Ativan ) are also very good along Alprozalam ( Zanax ) do you have insomnia associated with the Anxiety? if so Diazepam taken at night may do both jobs
Any further questions feel free to mail me all the best
Carl
2007-10-23 22:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. If you have an anxiety DISORDER, your thinking is DISORDERED. That is why a doctor should decide whether you should be on medications. Besides, it is illegal to buy or use prescription drugs without a prescription. If you are caught doing so, you'll have a lot more reasons to be anxious in jail. If you don't like the way the doctor is caring for you, discuss this with the doctor. If the doctor still won't give you the help you think you need, get a second opinion from another physician.
2016-03-13 05:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been on nearly everything. Olanzapine is the king of all when it comes to reducing anxiety. It's an atypical antipsychotic, but can occasionally be prescribed off-licence. Other antipsychotics, such as risperidone and quetiapine can be very effective too. Amongst the more conventional anti-anxiety meds, diazepam is the gold standard, although lorazepam can be very effective for acute anxiety, but has a greater risk of dependancy. Amongst the antidepressants, nearly all the SSRIs will have some effect over time. venlafaxine can be helpful too, as can mirtazapine, although this is highly sedative. Another rarely used medication is buspirone, although it's efficacy is somewhat questionable.
2007-10-23 22:22:38 · answer #3 · answered by Moofunk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I have prescribed many medications here in the UK for severe anxiety.
The first part of anxiety management is councelling. You need support.
Secondally, anxiety can occur in combination with other illnesses such as depression, bipolar etc... so treating them will often resolve the anxiety.
Anxiety as the primary disorder can be treated in a variety of ways.
Prochloroperazine or Olanzapine in low dose is a good starting point, if they fail then try Buspirone - that is very good and safe for long term use.
I try to avoid the benzos like Diazepam as they are very addictive and cause more problems than they solve unless the patient is very well informed.
If the anxiety is very extreme and turning into panic anxiety then you can use Seroquel.
ECT is the last resort and can be very effective.
2007-10-24 00:25:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Valium) work really well for short term relief, but are very addictive. I would not recommend taking them for any significant period of time. Once you develop a dependance upon them, they are very hard to quit.
SSRI's such as Prozac, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Effexor, Paxil, Zoloft, etc) are all suppoed to treat anxiety. Unfortunatley, you aften have to try many of them until you find the "right one", because they all work differently.
I am currently on Lexapro, and have been for about 3 weeks. It has reduced my anxiety greatly. It was a little difficult in the beginning because it made me feel really weird. That feeling has passed though.
I also had a good experience while on Cymbalta, but when I tried to quit I experienced SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome, so I wouldn't go back on that one.
I also tried beta-blockers and they made me sick so I stopped taking them.
2007-10-24 02:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by cpb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway
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2016-05-16 17:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xanex was the only dedicated anti-anxiety med that I tried. It didn't really help. I felt woozy...kind of like being tipsy on alcohol... but it didn't help the anxiety.
I've also tried Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Fluoxetine (prozac), Nortriptylene, and Lamictal.
None helped. The doctor and I both gave up. I currently take nothing. If I've had a bad day, sometimes I'll drink a couple beers to take the edge off. Wine works too. I don't want to be an alcoholic though... so I use it in moderation.
2007-10-23 22:16:56 · answer #7 · answered by Matt 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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