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Drugs For Anxiety Disorder An individual suffering from anxiety disorder has persistent and severe symptoms These symptoms can affect her work and everyday life She must go to counseling and take medication Antidepressants can ease anxiety They function by increasing serotonin levels in your brain Tricyclic antidepressants TCAs are a different treatment These medications block the actions of noradrenaline and adrenaline and have been proven to be effective in numerous studies Antidepressants Antidepressants have been shown to be effective in relieving anxiety in up to 70 of people who try them Different types of antidepressants are available and like any medication there could be negative side effects However most of the time these are minor and tend to lessen with treatment Your doctor will monitor your progress over the first few months of treatment and may change to a different type if it is not working or creating too many adverse side effects The most popular antidepressants for treating anxiety are the SSRIs selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and SNRIs serotoninnorepinephrine reuptake inhibitors These medications alter the chemical levels in your body that influence your mood sleep and overall feeling of wellbeing They also help to manage physical symptoms such as muscle tension and headaches Certain atypical medications such as nefazodone and mirtazapine can be used to treat anxiety If you suffer from generalized anxiety disorder that is more commonly referred to as GAD your doctor will most likely prescribe antidepressants as the first line of defense They are used in combination with psychotherapy as well as other treatments like hypnotherapy to aid you in getting a grip on your anxiety and to learn how to manage it These drugs are effective in treating anxiety and are generally safe if followed according to the directions Benzodiazepines possess a powerful and rapidacting action however they can also trigger severe side effects like dizziness and attention and memory issues They can also cause irritation drowsiness and addiction They are used to treat panic and anxiety attacks in the shortterm as well as for underlying problems like depression stress and alcohol or drug abuse Antidepressants are thought to be more secure than benzodiazepines and generally easier to come off of than benzos They do not produce the same physical dependence and withdrawal as benzodiazepines but some patients may experience unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness a dry mouth fatigue nausea sexual dysfunction weight gain tremors and dizziness They are not typically prescribed for longterm usage and can be difficult to find if youre suffering from anxiety or depression Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines are powerful drugs that help to ease anxiety in the wake of an episode and improve sleep quality They do this by enhancing the activity of GABA a neurotransmitter that helps calm the central nervous systems They also induce drowsiness making it easier to fall asleep and remain asleep through the night However they can cause numerous harmful adverse effects such as addiction and physical dependence They can become more severe when they are used frequently but not when they are used only occasionally or in small doses Benzodiazepines which are used to avoid addiction and dependence are prescribed for shortterm often for a few weeks use They are also frequently utilized in conjunction with other therapies like psychotherapy They are also not recommended for those with particular mental health issues like severe personality disorders or a history of substance misuse Longterm benzodiazepine use could be a problem as tolerance to the sedative effect develops quickly This means that higher and more powerful doses are required to achieve the same effects This can be very dangerous because the brain stem depressant effects can affect heart rate and breathing and can cause respiratory depression or even death The risk of this issue is increased if you take benzodiazepines in conjunction with other depressants like alcohol or SSRIs The effects of benzodiazepines on sedation can be very dangerous especially for people who are susceptible to seizures or suffer from kidney or liver disease Patients with these conditions should be monitored closely Physical dependence can also be caused by taking benzodiazepines over a long time period Its not the same as addiction If you are dependent on benzodiazepines you might experience withdrawal symptoms when stopping abruptly This is why its crucial to talk with your doctor regarding the best method to taper off benzodiazepines Anyone who is contemplating or have been prescribed benzodiazepines must be aware that they could be easily stolen from medication cabinets in homes of family members and friends To ensure that no one is able to access them it is recommended that the medication be secured Healthcare providers are aware of the dangers of benzodiazepine dependence They can help decrease the risk by recommending a schedule for tapering off or switching to a different kind of medication with a lower likelihood of dependency Betablockers Beta blockers like propranolol are typically used to treat heart ailments However they can also be effective in treating anxiety disorders These medications ease anxiety symptoms by stopping adrenaline a hormone that creates stress by binding to receptors in the body If adrenaline is unable to bind to receptors within your body your heart rate and blood pressure will decrease The drugs can also ease physical symptoms of anxiety such as a racing pulse as well as nausea sweating and achy Because of their rapid effects many people notice a significant reduction in physical symptoms within one hour after taking their prescription In contrast to antidepressants and benzodiazepines which are typically used on a longterm basis and take several weeks to begin working beta blockers offer immediate relief from anxiety symptoms They are a great option for those looking to reduce their anxiety in specific situations like prior to any medical procedure or public speaking event A review of research conducted in 2016 on the use shortterm propranolol to treat anxiety found that it was just as effective in treating certain types of anxiety as benzodiazepines and may even less likely cause dependence However it is important to keep in mind that beta blockers do not address the underlying causes of your anxiety They just reduce your physical reactions in the moment when you encounter stressors They can be useful for people suffering from social or performance anxiety It is also important to remember that these medications are the most effective when they are part of a holistic treatment plan In the ideal scenario they should be used in combination with therapy that addresses the underlying psychological issues and lifestyle changes that can cause anxiety Consult your physician to find out if you are a good candidate for this type of treatment or other options to manage anxietyrelated symptoms The goal is to be able to live your life with no anxiety symptoms Psychotherapy If you suffer from an anxiety condition your nervousness is more intense and lasts longer These symptoms can impact your work and personal life Psychotherapy and medication are usually used to treat anxiety disorders The use of medication can help ease anxiety and help you return to the activities you love The type of medication you need will depend on the level of anxiety that you are experiencing You may need to try different types of medications before you find the right one for you SSRIs are usually the first prescription medication for generalized anxiety disorder These drugs increase the levels of the chemical serotonin within your brain which helps to alleviate symptoms You should notice the effects within a few weeks after beginning treatment Certain SSRIs can cause negative side effects such as nausea stomach upset and sleep disturbances however they should diminish as your body becomes accustomed to the medication If SSRIs dont offer enough relief from anxiety you may need a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor SNRI These medications boost serotonin levels and noradrenaline levels in the brain to alleviate symptoms You may experience adverse effects like fatigue headache and elevated blood pressure when you first begin taking SNRIs However these side effects should go away as your body gets used to the medication Benzodiazepines are a class of medications used to treat panic attacks and anxiety by slowing the activity of nerve cells in your brain They come in a variety of potencies including lowpotency diazepam midpotency lorazepam highpotency alprazolam and clonazepam While BZDs are effective in treating anxiety they are also among the most frequently misused drugs and have the highest risk of sedation addiction and overdose Clinical trials are in progress and the results of these studies havent yet been published A drug known as dcycloserine that is used as an antituberculosis and antibiotic improves extinction learning in human anxiety models by increasing the activity of the amygdala NMDA receptors It is being studied as a possible anxiolytic and has been utilized in the field of exposure therapy