What medication works really good for general anxiety disorder?

Hi---Several different types of medications are used to relieve generalized anxiety disorder symptoms:

Anti-anxiety medications. Benzodiazepines are sedatives that have the advantage of easing anxiety within 30 to 90 minutes. On the downside, they can be habit-forming if you take them for more than a few weeks. For this reason, your doctor may prescribe them for only a short time to help you get through a particularly rough period. The most commonly prescribed sedatives include alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan). These medications may cause unsteadiness, drowsiness, reduced muscle coordination and problems with balance. Higher doses and long-term use can cause memory problems. Don't drive or use heavy machinery while taking these drugs.

A different type of anti-anxiety medication often prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder is buspirone (BuSpar). While this medication typically takes several weeks to improve symptoms, it doesn't pose a risk of dependence. A common side effect of buspirone is a brief feeling of lightheadedness shortly after taking it. Less common side effects include headaches, nausea, nervousness and insomnia.

Antidepressants. These medications influence the activity of certain neurotransmitters that are thought to play a role in anxiety disorders. Examples of antidepressants used to treat generalized anxiety disorder include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), imipramine (Tofranil), venlafaxine (Effexor), escitalopram (Lexapro) and duloxetine (Cymbalta).

Whether you try anti-anxiety medications, antidepressants or both, you may need to try several to find which works best for you with the fewest side effects. Also keep in mind that some medications don't work immediately, particularly antidepressants. It may take several weeks before you notice the full effects of anxiety relief. Psychotherapy or healthy coping skills can help you weather this challenging waiting period

Best of Luck & Take Care!

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Getting out more and getting used to talking to people. I have anxiety bad but it took me until I was older and getting used to talking with people and how they do things.

I have taken them all and i like the depression meds like prozac and wellbutrin for my anxiety as they do not make me tired like ativan, buspar or klonipin do.

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