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This chart lists the names of drugs commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders, the disorder for which they're indicated, and how they are thought to work. NOTE: The information in this table applies to the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults age 18
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- Alternative treatments for Anxiety
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•Anxiety and Stress (11 drugs)
•Generalized Anxiety Disorder (15 drugs)
•Panic Disorder (32 drugs in 2 topics)
•Performance Anxiety (1 drug)
•Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (16 drugs)
•Social Anxiety Disorder (11 drugs)
The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Anxiety. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Anxiety.
•5-HTP Mood and Stress
•Gotu kola
•Kava
•Lavender
•Tryptophan
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Use first and second-line treatments for depression and anxiety, including medications for augmentation of partially effective meds. Manage common side effects of medications for depression and anxiety. Develop a differential diagnosis for reasons why treatments are not working as expected for anxiety and depression.
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Information about medications is frequently updated. Check the FDA Web site (http://www.fda.gov) for the latest information on warnings, patient medication guides, or newly approved medications. Throughout this document you will see two names for medications —the generic name and in parenthesis, the trade name.
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ANXIETY DISORDERS: INITIAL MEDICATION CHOICE • SSRIs and Venlafaxine XR: - Equally effective for PD, GAD, SAD, PTSD
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Jun 17, 2021 · Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). SSRIs and SNRIs (referred to collectively as SRIs hereafter) are the treatment of choice for pharmacologic management of generalized anxiety disorder.
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In general, treatment can involve medications, talk therapy, exposure therapy, support groups, and self-help. Therapists will use one or a combination of these therapies. Please note: New treatments—medications and therapies— for anxiety and anxiety-related disorders are being tested all the time.
