Side Effects Of Anti Anxiety Drugs

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For anyone suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety attacks and other similar mental disorders, the desire to find some relief is very important. However there are many different drugs that are available in the market today and finding one that works for you can be a bit daunting. The best way to find the right anti anxiety drugs for you is to talk with your doctor and find a treatment that will alleviate your problems.

If you’re interested, the medical reasoning behind anti anxiety drugs shows they have certain chemicals within them that produce a calming and relaxing effect on the patient. There are however some side effects from these drugs and it’s therefore best to consult with your medical practitioner before you begin a course of treatment with any anti anxiety meds.

The traditional way to treat anxiety used to be with anxiolytics, which were anti anxiety agents. Today while these anxiety drugs are still used there are other methods that are also used. For many people however, treating their excessive anxiety with anti anxiety drugs is the most proven way of reducing their symptoms and allowing them to lead normal lives.

The most popular anxiolytics today is Benzodiazepines. Others like Alprazolam (Xanax) and Lorazepam (Ativan) are also used. Valium (Diazepam) is still widely used to treat the symptoms of anxiety; however its active agent desmethyldiazepam, makes the choice of Valium a dubious relief format.

Other types of anxiety medications are serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs. The brand names that are given include Citalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine and others. These SSRIs have milder forms of side effects than that of the usual anti anxiety drugs, and there is also less chance of becoming dependent upon these drugs. The main drawback to SSRIs is that you must take them continuously for up to three to five weeks before any sign of improvement begins to show.

While there are known and reported side effects from the continued use of Benzodiazepines and Buspirones, people suffering from milder complaints can use these anti anxiety drugs without becoming overly addicted to them. Benzodiazepines can be given at least 30 to 60 minutes before a person suffering from anxiety is exposed to any stressful situations. Buspirones take at least 2 to 3 weeks before an improvement can be seen.

You should also be aware of the side effects that some of these anti anxiety drugs can have on you, especially if you suffer from certain medical conditions or suffer from allergic reactions to certain drugs, or are pregnant or trying to get pregnant or you’re a breast feeding mother. As with all drugs and treatments you should always consult with your doctor prior to taking any medication. It is hopeful that talking with your doctor will provide you with the information necessary to help reduce and cure your anxiety successfully.

Peter Nagy
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/side-effects-of-anti-anxiety-drugs-68168.html

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4 Comments on Side Effects Of Anti Anxiety Drugs

  1. emøravegirl on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 1:58 am

    2. Ehh..
    I hate having søcial phøbia..
    Gøes hørrible with depressiøn..
    -sleepiness
    -dizziness
    -difficulty cøncentrating
    -cønfusiøn
    -fatigue
    -headache

    …just tø name a few.
    **Differs før different peøple.
    xx
    References :

  2. bambinn on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 2:00 am

    3. Dude, first off.. Drugs do sometimes work. Mostly prescribed are SSRI’s and Tricyclic Antidepressants. They did seem to work for me (Amilin) but i quit.

    The other options are tranquilizers like benzos and barbiturates. They are very addicting so watch out for those.

    The best way to get anxiety free for good is through CBT. That however takes one hell of a commitment, you need to want it.

    Side-effects depend on people, I never got any side effects from tricyclics but i got from SSRI’s, if your lucky you won’t feel any side effects.

    Good Luck.
    References :
    Personal Experience

  3. Rebecca on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 2:02 am

    4. There are many side effects, here are common side-effects of benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety drugs):

    * Drowsiness, lack of energy
    * Clumsiness, slow reflexes
    * Slurred speech
    * Confusion and disorientation
    * Depression
    * Dizziness, lightheadedness
    * Impaired thinking and judgment
    * Memory loss, forgetfulness
    * Nausea, stomach upset
    * Blurred or double vision

    Many treatment alternatives to medication exist, including cognitive-behavioral therapy. To overcome anxiety for good, you may also need to make major changes in your life. Lifestyle changes that can make a difference in anxiety levels include regular exercise, adequate sleep, and a healthy diet.

    There are many other mind/body techniques for anxiety relief that you can try: therapy, physical exercise, meditation, breathing exercises, yoga. It is important you relieve your body of any built up tension with various body techniques and exercises.
    References :
    http://panicattackrelieftreatment.weebly.com

  4. nick o on Tue, 23rd Feb 2010 9:56 am

    5. What are some side effects of anti-anxiety drugs?
    I really don’t like taking prescription drugs because they are unnatural and usually have nasty side effects.

    I have extreme social anxiety though and really feel like the anxiety holds me back in life.

    Alcohol makes it better but I don’t want to be drinking all the time either.
    Are there natural alternatives for anxiety as opposed to prescription drugs?

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