Anxiety Medications Chart
Anxiety Medications Chart – Page 1
Drug Class |Brand Name |Generic Name |Target Anxiety Disorder |How It’s Thought to Work |Benefits |Drawbacks | |Anticonvulsants |Neurontin |Gabapentin |Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) |Affects GABA. |Usually effective within 2-4 weeks. |Sedation. | |Azaspirones |BuSpar |Buspirone |Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) |Enhances the activity of serotonin |Effective for many people; less sedating than benzodiazepines. |Works slowly. | |Benzodiazepines
(Used for Children) |Ativan
Centrax
Dalmane
Klonopin
Halcion
Librium
Paxipam
Restoril
Serax
Tranxene
Valium
Xanax |Lorazepam
Prazepam
Flurazepam
Clonazepam
Triazolam
Chlordiazepoxide
Halazepam
Temazepam
Oxazepam
Clorazepate
Diazepam
Alprazolam |GAD, SAD,
Panic Disorder |Enhances the function of GABA. |Fast-acting, some people feel better the first day. |Potentially habit-forming; can cause drowsiness; can produce withdrawal symptoms; discontinuation should be done slowly. | |Beta Blockers |Inderal
Tenormin |Propanolol
Atenolol |SAD |Reduces ability to produce adrenaline |Fast acting; not habit-forming. |Should not be used with certain pre-existing medical conditions, such as : asthma, congestive heart failure, diabetes, vascular disease, hypothyroidism and angina pectoris. | |Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) |Eldepryl
Marplan
Nardil
Parnate |Selegilene
Isocarboxid
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine |Panic Disorder, SAD, PTSD |Blocks the effect of an important brain enzyme, preventing the breakdown of serotonin and noradrenaline. |Effective for many people, especially for patients not responding to other medications; 2-6 weeks until improvement occurs. |Strict dietary restrictions and potential drug interactions; changes in blood pressure, moderate weight gain; reduced sexual response; insomnia. | |
Anxiety Medications Chart – Page 2
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
(Used for Children) |Celexa
Luvox
Paxil
Prozac
Zoloft |Citalopram
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Sertraline |Panic Disorder, OCD, SAD, GAD |Affects the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders. |Effective, with fewer side effects than other medications. 4-6 weeks until improvement ocurrs. |Some people experience nausea, nervousness and diminished sex drive. | |Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
(Used for Children) |Adapin
Anafranil
Aventyl
Elavil
Janimine
Ludiomil
Norpramin
Pamelor
Pertofrane
Sinequan
Surmontil
Tofranil
Vivactil |Doxepin
Clomiprimine
Nortriptyline
Amitriptyline
Imipramine
Maprotiline
Desipramine
Nortriptyline
Desipramine
Doxepin
Trimipramine
Imipramine
Protriptyline |Panic Disorder, PTSD,
OCD (Anafranil only) |Regulates serotonin and/or noradrenaline in the brain. |Effective for many people, may take 2-6 weeks until improvement ocurrs. |Dry mouth; constipation; blurry vision; difficulty urinating; dizziness; low blood pressure; moderate weight gain; sexual side effects. | |Other Antidepressants |Desyrel
Effexor
Serzone |Trazodone
Venlafaxine
Nefaxadone |Panic Disorder, OCD, SAD, GAD |Affects the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders. |Effective, with fewer side effects than other medications. 4-6 weeks until improvement ocurrs. |Some people experience nausea, nervousness and diminished sex drive. | |Key: GAD = Generalized Anxiety Disorder
OCD = Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
SAD = Social Anxiety Disorder
Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only. Speak with your doctor if you have questions about a medication or are experiencing side effects from your medication.
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