List Of Anxiety Medications

Here you can find a list of anxiety medications commonly prescribed for relieving anxiety panic attacks. There are many choices and there will be one that's right for you.

Please keep in mind that you should never feel upset if one prescribed medication doesn't work. Everyone is different, so if something works for your friend, it doesn't mean you'll have the same results.

It can be frustrating, but tell your doctor and try something else. You will find one that works well, so, with this knowledge, please hang in there.

Medications

- alprazolam (Xanax)

- clonazepam (Klonopin)

- diazepam (Valium)

- lorazepam (Ativan)

- imipramine (Tofranil)

- amitriptyline (Elavil)

- venlafaxine (Effexor)

- fluoxetine (Prozac)

- sertraline (Zoloft)

- paroxetine (Paxil)

- citalopram (Celexa)

- buspirone (BuSpar)

- duloxetine (Cymbalta)

These are just some of the anxiety medications that seem to be more popular and prescribed by doctors. As mentioned, there are many, many more.

Classes Of Drugs

These medications fall under several categories like selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or SSRIs, benzodiazepines and tricyclic antidepressants. Other classes also include beta blockers and monoamine oxidase inhibitors or MAOIs.

Benzodiazepines help relieve anxiety and have a sedative effect. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) help in the relief of depression and its associated symptoms.

Beta blockers can be used for many other conditions. For anxiety, they can be helpful because they help block the effect of adrenaline. When anxiety strikes, adrenaline is released into the bloodstream. Beta blockers also slow down your heart.

The action of MAOIs are thought to help maintain higher levels of the three neurotransmitters of the brain, thus lessening your symptoms. However, it's used as a last resort. It can also have serious dietary interactions.

SSRIs help the brain maintain a proper supply of the neurotransmitter serotonin. SSRIs are very commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders and generally well tolerated.

Don't be confused by a list of anxiety medications. Work closely with your doctor and if you are concerned by anything, let him or her know. You have nothing to worry about.

For a more comprehensive look at medications, check out this site. You can click on each medication for further information.