Antianxiety Medications
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- Symptoms include
irritability, uneasiness, jumpiness, feelings of
apprehension, rapid or irregular heartbeat,
stomachache, nausea, faintness, and breathing
problems.
- Mild anxiety is
often manageable, but sometimes it can present
serious problems
- A high level or
prolonged state of anxiety can make the activities
of daily life difficult, if not impossible
- People may have
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), or more specific
anxiety disorders such as panic, phobias,
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Both antidepressants
and antianxiety medications are used to treat
anxiety disorders
- The broad-spectrum
activity of most antidepressants provides
effectiveness in anxiety disorders as well as
depression
- Some anxiety
medications, the benzodiazepines, can relieve
anxiety symptoms in a short time
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