Anti Anxiety helps ease ones Anxieties towards a Cure

Anxiety Disorder Drugs and Medications

Note: When Taking any kind of Drug or Medication please follow your doctors advise on the dosage and also be aware of the medications reactions with such thinks as alcohol.

It is not recommended to mix any drugs along with alcoholic substances and some medications don’t mix well either. Follow the guidelines on your prescription or over the counter medications. This site is an information gathering site for anxiety, stress, disorders and conditions and can only provide information. We suggest when taking medication or following self help you communicate with a doctor and follow a program that will lead you to an anxiety cure or at the minimal will control your panic attacks and anxiety disorders. Drugs for Anxieties can be helpful in your cure but can also be dangerous.

All Antidepressants to my knowledge along with almost any kind of medication you can think of should not be taken with alcohol. The combination of prescription drugs and most medications when taken with alcohol can cause severe conditions and possibly death. So we stress to you not to be under the influence at all when being medicated or taking pills. If you think you can find a Natural cure for Anxiety by reading books on anxieties then I encourage you to choose that path to curing your disorder.

Driving with Anti Anxiety Medication

It is not recommended to drive after taking medications, prescription drugs and even over the counter medication. Consult the information provided on the bottle or in the instruction sheet given to you by a doctor or a pharmacist. Many Antidepressants can change the way you feel and can often make you sleepy so it is of the utmost importance to follow the directions provided with your disorder medication. Drowsiness is common among many of the antidepressants listed so to be safe known the effects of any drug you put into your body. Medications for anxieties are meant to make you feel better and in doing so they can cause several changes to your mental state or condition. If you have any problems or symptoms you are concerned with seek the help from your doctor, physician, or nearest emergency room if the symptoms are extreme. It is better to be safe and take precautions when introducing a drug into your system. Although these drugs have been tested it doesn’t mean that you may not have a reaction to it. People are different and not everyone reacts the same with with medication, also be aware of long term side effects that could occur if you are on the medication for an extended period of time.

Will medication cure me of my Anxiety? 

In most cases medication from what I have gathered is there to help you feel better but is not a cure for your disorder. Many of the anxieties and disorders that are discusses are conditions and thought processes in the mind and only my reprogramming your mind can you find a cure for anxiety. Anxiety books help aid you in coping and eventually finding a cure for your disorder or condition. Millions of people rely on Anxiety Medications and antidepressant drugs to get them through the day. Often these prescription drugs help the quality of life they are living so it is essential for them to take them in order to enjoy life.

What is the trigger that causes my Anxiety Condition?

That is the question you should ask yourself in order to eventually find a cure for your anxieties. I’m sure you don’t want to be dependent on your medication all your life so I suggest you seek a cure for your anxiety by keeping a journal that will help you get to know all the triggers you may have that is the true cause to your condition and anxiety. I honestly believe that you are more likely to be cured by reading an anxiety book and start taking notes on yourself so you really get to know your strengths and weaknesses. Meanwhile if you were prescribed medication by your physician follow his direction and guidance and ease your anxiety symptoms as are on the path to being cured of disorders and conditions you may have. The medication will help to put you at ease and allow you to focus and find the time to relax so you can read and study up on anxieties.

Azaspirones:

Azaspirones Often used for people who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). According to what we have found through research it takes several weeks as it gradually starts helping the person who takes it. Also It has little in the way of  harsh side-effects. This is just a basic overview so feel free to research this drug a little more if you find yourself curious. If your taking the drug now then you should have been supplied an information sheet on it already that will give you a lot of helpful information.
 

BENZODIAZEPINES

Very effective against panic disorders is a class of drug called Benzodiazephines, it is also effective for General Anxiety Disorder along with Social Phobias. There reaction time is rather quick and can make you sleepy or drowsy so please do not take them before driving. They have an addictive quality when you stop using them as withdrawl symptoms may surface so keep your doctor in the loop for any problems you mat have. Your doctor is their to make sure you no problems surface so utilize him whenever you can.

One of the common drugs that is in this class of anxiety medication is Xanax.

Some others that are often used in this same class Valium and Klonopin. With this group of medication a physician will probably get you going on a reduced dosage and slowly build or increase it till he finds the best level for you to take that aids in your anxiety. He will also probably take you off of them fairly quickly just so you don’t start developing a dependency on them. Consult with your doctor about his program for administering these drugs and discuss the problems of dependency with him. This medication is not a drug that is good for any long term use as the longer it is taken the withdrawl symptoms increase significantly.

Some of the other medications in this group may include : Centrax, Serax, Paxipam, Dalmane, Klonopin, Librium, Tranxene, Restoril, Xanax, Aptiva.



 

What is a BETA BLOCKER?

Beta Blockers help to reduce the effects of adrenaline in order to eliminate or control some anxiety symptoms that may surface. From palpitaions, to shaking the beta blockers target these symptoms and are not designed to help with all symptoms that may occur from anxieties.

Fast and effective this drug is one that doesn’t get you addicted but should only be taken after a doctor has checked your medical background before prescribing. This drug is not for everyone so you will have to be screened before it can be approved for use in your condition. there are certain medical conditions people have that would eliminate this drug as a choice for them.

Inderal is an example of this type of drug.

TRICYCLIC ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Tricyclics - Prescribed to help those with Anxieties, Depression and other related  Disorders and they are a medication which has no addiction qualities. It has been proven and shown in medical studies to be effective in the reduction of panic attacks.



Tricylics often make people put some weight on by those who  are using them on a regular basis. Best used or administered to patients who have suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Can also be a great aid in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Some common Tricylic medications:
Adapin , Anafranil, Elavil, Janimine, Ludiomil, Pamelor, Pertofrane, Sinequan, Surmontil, Tofranil, Vivactil

 

MONOAMINE OXIDASE INHIBITORS (MAOIs)

MAOI(MonoAmine Oxidase Inhibitors) - MAOI is targeted to help those patients and sufferers of depression and Anxiety Disorders. It is a good choice of medication especially for those who have had no luck with other medications or prescriptions. Other disorder uses include that of panic disorder, phobias such as social phobia, Post traumatic Stress, Patients who are depressed or even those with a combination of disorders.

This Inhibitor can cause serious effects and problems when interacting with other medications or alcohol and etc. Please consult your doctor about the safe and proper use of the medication.

Some of the side effects can be weight increase, lack of motivation towards sexual activities, Insomnia and other sleep disorders, causes blood pressure in some to go lower, and etc.

MAOI Drugs and Medications:

Marplan, Nardil, Parnate, Eldepryl,

SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS (SSRI)

SSRI’s  have proven to be an excellent and one of the newest treatments of people and patients with anxiety disorders, panic, and depression conditions. Used extensively around the world this drug has proven to show patient improvement by studies that have been done using these prescription medications or SSRI’s.

Some of the SSRI’s available :

Zoloft , Lexapro
Paxil, Prozac,
 Serzone,Celexa, Desryl,
Fluvoxamine,

Prozac

Almost everyone has Heard of Prozak is it is the number 1 anti depressant medication that is on the market. It has become a household name and its strengths are how it greatly reduces the strength of symptoms caused by anxiety disorders and conditions such as phobias. Also used widely in aiding those who suffer from depression

Paxil

Used often for people who live with General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and treating those who might be effected by Strong depression.

Centrax

Helps to ease symptoms and effects caused by anxieties and conditions such as : GAD (General Anxiety Disorder), Social Phobia, and Panic Disorders and conditions. It is quick to act and after several days a petient can start feeling relief. It may cause one to be tired or even become addictive.

Xanax

Not a long term drug and it is only good to treat or relieve for shorter periods of time. It is said to relieve anxiety, tension and panic disorders that are not a huge or out of control problem. For long term use or for anxieties and conditions that are very strong and life changing then this is not the drug for you.

Celexa

Approved by the FDA and is comparable to Prozac and used for treating such things as depression, social phobia, panic disorders and post traumatic syndrome. One thing I like it is said to have very little side effects.

Zoloft

This drug is used as an  antidepressant to treat anxieties, depression, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder also know as OCD.  It is like Paxil so people who don’t do good on Zoloft will often be introduced to Paxil and vice versa.

Lexapro

Approved by th FDA to be used for conditions and disorders such as Depression and GAD or also known as General Anxiety Disorder.