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    Anxiety Medication

    Treatment regimens for anxiety disorder often differ markedly from one individual to the next. Our guide will give you an overview of the available medications, including recent developments in drug therapy.

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    • 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.
    • Cymbalta
      Cymbalta is an antidepressant medication. It has been approved for use in treating symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It is also used to treat fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy.
    • Celexa
      Celexa is an antidepressant medication sometimes used to treat anxiety symptoms. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This type of medication restores the balance of serotonin in the brain in order to help improve mood problems.
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    • BuSpar
      BuSpar is an anxiety medication that helps to control symptoms of anxiety and has been shown to be effective in controlling the symptoms of limited to moderate Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Side Effects of Antidepressants
      Get information on side effects for all different kinds of antidepressants and learn how to cope with symptoms ranging from dry mouth to dizziness. 
    • Monitoring the Effectiveness of Medication
      Once you've decided on your medication and treatment plan, the next step is to take steps to make sure your chosen methods are working.
    • Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder 
      Read on to discover what types of anxiety medications and antidepressants work particularly well for Social Anxiety Disorder and its symptoms. 
    • Deciding on Anxiety Medications
      Ask yourself these questions to help determine the right anxiety medication for you.
    • How Antidepressants are Used to Treat Anxiety 
      Antidepressants, although originally intended to treat depression, have been found to be effective in relieving symptoms of anxiety.
    • Antidepressants and Pregnancy
      Eileen spells out the warnings and potential problems for those who are pregnant or may become pregnant who are also taking antidepressants
    • Medications
      Treatment regimens for anxiety disorder often differ markedly from one individual to the next. Our guide will give you an overview of the available medications, including recent developments in drug therapy.
    • Chantix, Psychiatric Risks and the FDA
      The FDA recently released a public alert about severe psychiatric side effects of the smoking-cessation drug Chantix. But why did it take so long to release this information, and why weren't any individuals with mental illnesses included in clinical trials for the drug?
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