What Works For Anxiety Disorders–Anti-Anxiety Drugs
Short-term use (up to four weeks)
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Long-term use
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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 …
What is ADHD?
Almost all children have behavior issues from time to time. But, for children with ADHD, behavior problems are persistent and occur over a long period of time. For a child with ADHD, their …
Paroxetine – Brand Name: Paxil
Overview
Paxil is the brand name for Paroxetine, a phenylpiperidine derivative. Paxil is an SSRI – Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, which is a type of antidepressant. SSRIs work by increasing levels of …
ARISTADA® (air-is-TAH-dah) (aripiprazole lauroxil)
extended-release injectable suspension, for intramuscular use
MEDICATION GUIDE
What is the most important information I should know about ARISTADA?
Each injection of ARISTADA must be administered by a healthcare professional only.
ARISTADA may cause serious side …
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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 …
Efexor XL 75-150-225 mg
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Efexor XL 75 mg prolonged-release capsules, hard; Efexor XL 150 mg prolonged-release capsules, hard; Efexor XL 225 mg prolonged-release capsules, hard
venlafaxine
IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EFEXOR …
Selected Facts about Mental Health in the United States
Overview
An estimated 61.5 million Americans—about one in four adults—suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. About 13.6 million Americans, or 1 in 17, suffer …
