Some biological components are part of most anxiety disorders. This is the reason anxiety disorders often respond to medication. In combination with other forms of therapy (cognitive-behavioral therapy for example), anxiety medication, specifically antidepressants, are often used for the treatment of anxiety. Also, if used independently, antidepressants can be very useful.
To ease the symptoms associated with anxiety, antidepressants and anxiolytics (anti-anxiety medications) are often used so that way can be paved for other therapies. Medication may be a long-term therapy or it may be required for a short period of time. This depends on the condition of the patient.
In the following the information consisted of the drug classes, brand names, generic names, and target anxiety disorder is present. These are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs for anxiety disorders.
| Drug Classes: |
Brand Names |
Generic Names |
Target Anxiety Disorders |
| Anti-conyulsants |
Neurontin |
Gabapentin |
Social Anxiety |
| Azaspirones |
BuSpar |
Buspirone |
Generalize Anxiety |
| Benzo-diazepines |
Ativan
Centrax
DalmaneKlonopin& others |
Lorazepam
Prazepam
Flurazepam
Clonazepam etc |
GAD, SAD, Panic |
| Beta Blockers |
Inderal
Tenormin |
Propanolol
Atenolol |
SAD |
| Monozmine |
Elderpryl |
Selegilene |
Panic Disorder,SAD, PTSD
|
| Oxidase |
Marplan |
Isocarboxid |
|
| Inhibitors (MAOIs) |
Nardil
Parnate |
Phenelzine
Tranyl-cypromine
|
|
| Selective Serotonin |
Celexa |
Citalopram |
Panic DisorderOCD, SAD, GAD |
| Reuptake Inhibitors(SSRIs) |
Luvox
Paxil
Prozac
Zoloft |
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Sertaline |
|
| Tricyclic Anti-depressants(TCAs) |
Adapin
Anafranil
Aventyl
Elavil & others |
Doxepin
Clomiprimine
Nortriptyline
Amitriptyline |
Panic Disorder,PTSD,OCD (Anafranil only) |
| Other Anti-depressants |
Desyrel
Effexor
Serzone |
Trazodone
Venlafaxine
Nefaxadone |
SAD, GAD |
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