what is the best anxiety medication?
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This question is tough because everyone reacts to different drugs in different ways. For anxiety, I actually take the anti-depressant Zoloft. It's been the only one that hasn't made me too jittery or too numb. I can still feel emotions, but I'm better at handling stress...the anxiety just kind of goes away and life comes out feeling alright. I would talk to your doctor and you might have to try a few different ones before you find the one that works the best for you.
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I'd suggest that you try and find the root cause of your anxiety: is it caused by one or several problems? Some people are more anxious than others and part of treating the symptoms is accepting that the condition is part of you so that you can start addressing the causes. Try relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga or aromatherapy. If you have access, cognitive behaviour therapy is one of the best methods as it helps you identify what makes you anxious and helps you find ways of dealing with it. I have tried all these myself, and they have made me feel a happier person. Good luck!
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Emotional Freedom Technique- Accupressure. I've seen and heard of it's use. It does work on some people, but some not. Myself I just use Walbutrin. It takes care of the anxiety and I quit smoking, too. Thirty six days now. Expensive though. If you don't have insurance it's $120.00 If you do then it's only $20.00 for 30 pills. Non Habit forming , too.
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I know of no OTC meds for anxiety. Xanax IS an anti-anxiety med however! If it isn't working, ask your doctor to change you to ativan or vallium.For me Vallium works wonders.Most doctors are hesitant to prescribe them for longer than a few months however due to the risk of addiction to them. Hope this helped. :)
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BENZODIAZEPINES:\n\nDefinition: The term, benzodiazepine, refers to the chemical structure of a variety of drugs that can relieve anxiety, inhibit convulsions, produce muscle relaxation, and promote sleep. Generally, the reduction in anxiety is produced by lower doses of drug, and the promotion of sleep occurs at higher doses. Below is a list of the drugs in this class.\n\nAlprazolam (Xanax)\nChlordiazepoxide (Librium)\nClonazepam (Klonopin)\nChlorazepate (Tranxene)\nDiazepam (Valium)\nEstazolam (ProSom)\nFlurazepam (Dalmane)\nHalazepam (Paxipam)\nLorazepam (Ativan)\nMidazolam (Versed)\nOxazepam (Serax)\nPrazepam (Centrax)\nQuazepam (Doral)\nTemazepam (Restoril)\nTriazolam (Halcion) \n\nThe Temazepam is perscribed to people so they do not wake up frequently throughout the night.\nSo anyways if he has had a perscription for any of those he should be fine. Good luck.
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Try to go see a therapist that can help you deal with your anxiety.\n\nWe all have this problem to some extent.  You need to make sure that you can cope with the anxiety and, eventually, turn it to your advantage.  What you dont want is to be crippled by your own anxiety.  \n\nIf your therapist can help you get at the basis of your anxiety, so much the better.\n\nMy little brother went through a difficult phase where he had so much anxiety he could barely leave the house.  It helped him to sort through and confront, one by one, the persons, things and situtions that he was especially anxious about.  \n\nOnly seek a drug as a last resort.\n\nAdult life is modern society is basically structured by anxiety and depression, best learn to deal with it now.
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I  have a child who has anxiety; has had symptoms for as long as I can remember.  I take more time with her, continually reasure her, I have her stop what she's doing for a minute and have her do breathing exercises, focus on calming down,etc...  I suffer from attacks, and finally got meds to help, but with a child, I'm very hesitant to resort to drug therapy if it can be avoided.
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BUSPIRONE....\n\nNone.
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I've had SAD for about 5 years. I take Effexor XR for it, but it doesn't really help me. I've tried Paxil CR and it didn't help either, so I'm glad your anxiety medicine works. When I am having an anxiety attack, I lock myself in the bathroom, sit on the toilet, put my head between my knees, and breathe. I just keep trying to do the breathing from yoga until my breathing slows down and becomes regular. I don't know what makes me better-being alone, sitting, head forward, or yoga breathing, but it helps me. Sometimes I can't be in a confined space though, so I go outside, to try and calm my breathing, by looking at the trees, listening to sounds, stuff like that. I mostly have problems when I'm really upset or when I am somewhere where there is a lot of people. When I feel anxiety coming on, I try to breathe slowly, remind myself that everything is fine, no one is looking at me or judging me or talking about me, and I clench and release my fist. Or I just leave the store. This helps me, hope it helps you, and answers your question.
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Well, if you've tried the benzos, I assume you've tried Klonopin, and Ativan as well.  One thing that you didn't mention in your question and updates is whether or not you've been through therapy - there are several types that I hear work well with anxiety problems...  CBT, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, and several others or a combination of them may help you - provided you get a good therapist.\n\nAlso, I hear that a new type of anti-anxiety medications has come out that are touted to work as well as the benzos, without the addiction problems.\n\nMost of all, you need to identify and record your anxiety triggers - those things that cause you to have an anxiety attack.  If you're not sure, look at the situation you were in (after you are out of it, and not anxious) and think of each portion of the situation separately and see which one causes you to feel anxious.  You should write these triggers down as you discover them, and work on a way to disarm the trigger (aka desensitization).  A book called "The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook", by Edmund J. Bourne may help with this.
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Look for Zoloft or Paxil. They are second generation SSRI's just like Prozac.
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My doctor has me on Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Lamictal and Adderall. A lot of drugs, I know. I even have Xanax in case I really lose it. I don't think that medicine is the only answer. Consider speaking with a psychologist, who can help you get down to the root of your anxiety. I know that exercise and a better diet would improve my attitude, if I were ever to get motivated.  Also getting in touch with your spiritual side, such as going to a worship service or meditating, can help alleviate the stress that causes anxiety. I hope to someday chose the path outside of medicine. I wish you luck with dealing with this struggle, and also Happy Holidays!
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Alprazolam is also known as Xanax - a benzodiazepine or anti-anxiety drug.  It is very effective, but can become addictive.  \n\nI would suggest you go with the flow - there are many reasons as to why you would be called back for a smear including insufficient cells taken during the first smear.  \n\nYou might also consider looking at Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to try and reduce your anxiety.  That way, you will be able to relax without the use of the alprazolam.  \n\nGood Luck - you CAN train yourself to relax and ignore the anxious feelings.
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I take clozapine,I find it really calms my nerves,I've become addicted to it though,so be careful!!
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Vistaril really works best as an antiemetic or anti nausea drug.It is an old drug and really shouldn't be used for anxiety.It also can make you feel really sluggish the day after you take it.Xanax works better for acute anxiety.Anxiety is an underlying symptom of depression and anti depressants work really well for this.I don't recommend taking Xanax very long and regularly because it is addictive and depressing.Ask you doc for a re evaluation.Go to www.depressionhurts.com
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That guy leproso is a jerk. Where do these people come from??\n\nTo answer your question, it sometimes takes a lot of trial and error to come up with the best medication because everyone has a slightly different body chemistry. Have you tried taking an antidepressant along with an anti-anxiety medication? It may help to get you past the adjustment period. \n\nA friend of mine was on Imiprimine and he gained a ton of weight. He also tried Zoloft, but it gave him migraines. Now he's on Prozac and is doing a lot better.
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This is Diazepam, also known as Valium used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and tension associated with anxiety disorders. It is also used to treat certain types of seizure disorders and muscle spasms.