Anxiety Medication For Children
Medications
Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), or the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) venlafaxine (Effexor, generic), are the primary first-line treatment for anxiety disorders. For patients who are not helped by these drugs or who need help rapidly, benzodiazepines may be prescribed, either alone or in combination with an antidepressant. Other types of antidepressants, including tricyclic antidepressants, may also be used to treat patients with severe or chronic...
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Signs of Anxiety in Children
Anxiety disorder includes persistent worry and with children this is also apparent. Children and teens with anxiety may worry about... Read more »
New Research on Treating Children with Anxiety
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Social Anxiety in Children
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Helping Children with Holiday Anxiety
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Children with Anxiety: IEPs in School
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Asthma in Children and Adolescents: Quick-Relief Medications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety
There are a number of different medications that are currently used to treat anxiety disorders. Antidepressants, although originally intended to... Read more »
Making Holiday Shopping Easier For Children With Anxiety
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