Medicines Used for Anxiety
Anxiety disorders involve worry or fear that is hard to control and affects daily life. Generalised anxiety disorder is long-lasting worry about many things. Talking therapies are usually tried first, and some people also need a prescription medicine such as an SSRI antidepressant.
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Medicines used for Anxiety
These active ingredients are in medicines whose approved uses include Anxiety. Brands are listed A to Z, not ranked. A doctor or pharmacist decides which medicine is right for you.
Escitalopram
- Nexito 10 · 10 mg tablet
Pregabalin
- Lyrica 75 · 75 mg capsule
Sertraline
- Daxid 50 · 50 mg tablet
Common questions
When is anxiety a medical condition?
When worry is hard to control, lasts for months and interferes with sleep, work or relationships. Physical signs include restlessness, tiredness, palpitations and muscle tension. A doctor can assess it.
How is anxiety treated?
Usually with talking therapy such as CBT, self-help measures like exercise and good sleep, and sometimes a prescription medicine. Cutting down caffeine and alcohol helps. Do not stop a prescribed medicine without advice.
Can medicines for anxiety be habit-forming?
Some can lead to dependence, and some need slow dose reduction. Use only what a doctor prescribes and do not share medicines.