What Works For Anxiety Disorders-Anti-Anxiety Drugs

What Works For Anxiety Disorders-Anti-Anxiety Drugs

What Works For Anxiety Disorders–Anti-Anxiety Drugs

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GAD
 
GAD
 

PTSD and ASD
 
PTSD and ASD
 

Social Phobia
 
Social Phobia
 

Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
 

Specific Phobias
 
Specific Phobias
 

OCD
 
OCD
 

WHAT ARE THEY?
Anti-anxiety drugs are used mainly for …

Xanax® 250 microgram and 500 microgram Tablets

Xanax® 250 microgram and 500 microgram Tablets
alprazolam
Package leaflet: Information for the patient
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

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Antianxiety Drugs

Antianxiety Drugs
 Benzodiazepines (BD) – the most effective antianxiety drugs
Antidepressants
–Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
–Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
–Heterocyclics

Mixed norepinephrine/serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Mixed-action drugs

–Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

Buspirone
Antipsychotics (neuroleptics)
Barbiturates
Antihistamines
Clonidine
Beta-blockers
Meprobamate and derivatives
Antiepileptic drugs
Alcohol

Benzodiazepines (BD)
Mechanism of action:

Facilitate neuronal membrane inhibition by actions as …

Mental Health Medications Organized by Trade Name

Mental Health Medications Organized by Trade Name

Trade Name
Generic Name
FDA Approved Age

Combination Antipsychotic and Antidepressant Medication

Symbyax (Prozac & Zyprexa)
fluoxetine & olanzapine
18 and older

Antipsychotic Medications

Abilify
 
aripiprazole
13 to 17 for schizophrenia and bipolar; 18 and older for schizophrenia, bipolar
mania, …

Mental Health Medications

Mental Health Medications
Overview
Medications can play a role in treating several mental disorders and conditions. Treatment may also include psychotherapy (also called “talk therapy”) and brain stimulation therapies (less common). In some cases, psychotherapy alone may …

Psychotropic Drug List Sorted by Therapeutic Class

Psychotropic Drug List Sorted by Therapeutic Class

Therapeutic Class

Generic Name

Brand Name

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Alprazolam
Alprax

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Alprazolam
Alprazolam

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Alprazolam
Kalma

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Alprazolam
Xanax

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Bromazepam
Lexotan

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Buspirone
Buspar

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Clobazam
Frisium

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Diazepam
Antenex

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Diazepam
Diazepam

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Diazepam
Ranzepam

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Diazepam
Valium

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Diazepam
Valpam

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Flunitrazepam
Hypnodorm

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Lorazepam
Ativan

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Nitrazepam
Alodorm

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Nitrazepam
Mogadon

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Oxazepam
Alepam

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Oxazepam
Murelax

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Oxazepam
Serepax

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Triazolam
Halcion

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Zolpidem
Dormizol

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Zolpidem
Somidem

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Zolpidem
Stildem

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Zolpidem
Stilnox

Antianxiety, Hypnotic
Zolpidem
Zolpibell

Antianxiety, …