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posted 03/20/2009, comment (1)

Anxiety Medications: Effexor

Generic name: Venlafaxine Effexor is an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant, also used for the treatment of anxiety. This medication helps to balance chemicals in the brain (serotonin and norphinephrine) to decrease nervousness and agitation, to increase energy and to decrease symptoms of... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/27/2009, comment (1)

Anxiety Medications: Ativan

Ativan is an medication used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. It has been approved for short term use, but has not been studied or approved for treatment lasting more than four months. This medication belongs to a group of medications known as benzodiazepines. These are depressant medications used to treat insomnia, seizure disorders,... Read more Chevron

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I am 47 years old, have suffered from anxiety and panic attacks

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posted 02/02/2009, comments (6)

Trying to end this curse!

I first started experiencing anxiety and panic attacks when I was 18 years old.I am now 47 and want to do something about it.My doctor prescribed Zoloft and Alprazolam which I took for about 3 months.I stopped taking both medications due to side effects.The Zoloft gave me Tinnitus symtoms and Alprazolam made me fall asleep.I would like to see... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/02/2009, comments (0)

Poison Ivy and the anxiety itch

Poison ivy is a plant thatproduces a strong skin irritant. Most people avoid touching the plant because they know what they'll get: a nasty, red, blistering rash that itches like hell. If you've been unlucky enough to have been exposed, then you know what this is like. You got the stong urge to scratch. And when you do that, you make matters... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/30/2009, comments (0)

Choosing an Antidepressant: The Top 10 List

When it comes to choosing a medication for depression, or any type of mental illness, there is usually a period of trial and error. Doctors may prescribe one medication, monitor the effects and if not successful in making the patient feel better, try a different medication. This process can cause a patient to ride a roller coaster of emotions... Read more Chevron

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