However, it should be noted that anxiety is not always considered "anomalous", as on some occasions it can be considered a completely physiological phenomenon. For this reason we distinguish the so-called normal anxiety from that which instead assumes a pathological connotation. This last case provides for the use of specific and targeted treatments, if the doctor deems it necessary, including pharmacological ones.
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PLEASE NOTE
The information on anxiety medications below is not intended to replace the direct relationship between a health professional and patient. Always consult your doctor and / or specialist before taking any type of anxiety medication.
We also remind you that it is up to the doctor or specialist to choose the drug to use and its dosage. Therefore, it is recommended to always follow the instructions provided by these health professionals and to contact them for any doubts.
they are drugs widely used in the treatment of anxiety. They act at the level of a receptor for gamma-aminobutyric acid (or GABA), an important inhibitory neurotransmitter. More precisely, benzodiazepines bind to a specific binding site on the GABA-A receptor, activating it and initiating the cascade of inhibitory signals typical of GABA.
Among the active ingredients that can be used we remember:
- L "alprazolam;
- The diazepam;
- Lorazepam;
- Bromazepam.
Benzodiazepines should be used with caution and following the doctor's instructions very carefully. They can, in fact, cause various undesirable effects and give rise to physical and psychological dependence.
For further information: Benzodiazepines: What are they for?Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs may also sometimes be used as part of the treatment of anxiety. They act by inhibiting the reuptake of the neurotransmitter serotonin (or 5-HT - 5-hydroxytryptamine), increasing its signal, although perhaps they are best known for their use in the treatment of depressive diseases.
In any case, among the active ingredients that can be used, we remember:
- The citalopram;
- L "escitalopram;
- Paroxetine;
- Sertraline.
Other Types of Anxiety Drugs
In the treatment of anxiety, the doctor may decide to also resort to the use of other active ingredients, such as:
- Propranolol (a beta blocker that can be used to control anxiety and tachycardia on an anxious basis);
- Hydroxyzine (or hydroxyzine; it is an antihistamine that can also be used in the short-term treatment of anxiety states);
- Pregabalin (an anticonvulsant which can be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder).
More articles on Anxiety and Anxiety Treatments
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- Anxiety: normality or pathology
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- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder
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