What prescriptions are given for anxiety?

The antidepressants most widely prescribed for anxiety are SSRIs such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro, and Celexa. SSRIs have been used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Do you have to take anxiety medication forever?

General guidelines for treatment suggest that for a first treatment episode, keeping people on medication once they fully respond and are essentially free of symptoms for somewhere around a year or two years seems prudent and reasonable.

How are medications used to treat anxiety disorder?

Treatment depends on the severity and type of anxiety disorder and if it is interfering with everyday life. Treatments may include: Medications. The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

How to treat anxiety at home with CBT?

Instructions: Deep Breathing Sit comfortably in your chair. Place your hand on your stomach so you are able to feel your diaphragm move as you breathe. Take a deep breath through your nose. Breathe in slowly. Hold the breath for 5 seconds. You can do less time if it’s difficult or uncomfortable. Release the air slowly (again, time 5 seconds).

Are there any alternative therapies for anxiety?

The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Anxiety. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Anxiety.

What’s the best price to pay for anxiety medication?

The GoodRx Fair Price represents the maximum price that a consumer, with or without insurance, should pay for this drug at a local pharmacy. Insurance co-pays are typically less. Price based on 100mg, 30 tablets (generic if available). Alprazolam (Xanax) is an inexpensive drug used to treat anxiety and panic attacks.