10 Things You Need to Know About Anxiety Medication
One way to reduce anxiety is to take benzodiazepine medication. These anti-anxiety prescription drugs are quick-acting and take effect within 30 to 60 minutes. They can lower symptoms of anxiety in a short period of time and prevent panic attacks. However, there are drawbacks to benzodiapines. Read the following 10 Things before you start anti-anxiety medication.
1. Everyone Reacts Differently to Anxiety Medication
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Each person metabolizes medication differently because it can react with certain foods and drinks. Two people can take the same medicine with different results. For some, anxiety medications work well, for others symptoms are reduced but remain. Others still may find that anxiety medications actually make them more anxious. It's a matter of trial and error to find the right medication and dosage for you.
By — Last Modified: 07/09/2012, First Published: 06/22/2011
