I consulted Justine Kent, MD, for the latest information about treating anxiety disorders with medications. Dr. Kent is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons. Read on to learn what she had to say.
Medication treatment of anxiety is generally safe and effective. But it often takes time and patience to find the drug that works best for you.
The first line of treatment for an anxiety disorder is often cognitive-behaviora...
Each person who visits a doctor has his or her own personal health history. In addition, anxiety symptoms may not be the same in each... Read more »
Heather Locklear checked herself into the hospital this past summer seeking treatment for depression and anxiety. She had been taking... Read more »
Anxiety medications help to reduce symptoms, however, they do not cure the anxiety. There are also a number of non-medication... Read more »
People with anxiety disorders have a higher risk of abusing alcohol. According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, those with... Read more »
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently began posting a listing of prescription medications that may have potential risks or safety... Read more »
How do you know if a medication, or treatment, is working? There are no blood tests to let you know your anxiety is improving. Symptoms are different... Read more »
There are a number of different medications that are currently used to treat anxiety disorders. Antidepressants, although originally intended to... Read more »
Over 45 million people in the United States have no health insurance to help cover the costs of prescription medication. Treatment for anxiety often... Read more »
Over 45 million people in the United States have no health insurance to help cover the costs of prescription medication. Treatment for anxiety often... Read more »
Social anxiety disorder cannot be cured. Medications are available and have been found to be helpful for some people. Medications sometimes will... Read more »
If you take anti-anxiety medication you will become addicted. While it is true that some medications prescribed to treat anxiety may have a warning label that they may be habit forming doesn’t mean that you will automatically become an out of...
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