Anxiety Medications Chart - Kent



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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Retrieved: November 29, 2004

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