What Are Anti-Anxiety Drugs?
Anti-anxiety medications are used to treat patients suffering from anxiety. Depending on the medication, they can bring quick relief, usually within thirty minutes to an hour. This makes them useful in treating anxiety or panic attacks.
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Treatment
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Anti-anxiety drugs slow down the central nervous system. However, they do not treat the underlying reasons for anxiety. If medication is stopped, symptoms of anxiety will persist.
Anti anxiety drugs
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Anti-anxiety drugs are also known as tranquilizers. They work by reducing brain activity, causing side effects besides anxiety relief.
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Side Effects
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Side effects include drowsiness, confusion and depression. Also, nausea, upset stomach and impaired judgment may be experienced.
Considerations
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Anti-anxiety medicines are meant for short term use. Physical dependence and drug tolerance are common. Psychological dependence can also occur. A gradual tapering off the drug can help minimize withdrawal effects.
Anti Depressants
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There are different classes of medications used to treat anxiety. Anti-depressants (SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants) have been found effective in treating anxiety. They have a lower risk of dependency and abuse.
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