Anxiety Medications
Sertraline (Zoloft)
A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD. It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain to improve mood and reduce anxiety.
Buspirone (Buspar)
An anti-anxiety medication primarily used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It works by modulating serotonin and dopamine receptors. Buspirone is non-sedating and not habit-forming.
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax)
An antihistamine with sedative properties used for short-term anxiety relief. It can also be prescribed for sleep and nausea. Hydroxyzine does not carry a risk of dependence like benzodiazepines.
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
An SSRI used to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, and bulimia. It has a long half-life, reducing withdrawal symptoms, and is known for having an energizing effect in some patients.
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
A serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. It boosts both serotonin and norepinephrine to help regulate mood and alertness.
Paroxetine (Paxil)
An SSRI used for depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. It has a shorter half-life and may be associated with more withdrawal symptoms. It is known for its sedating and calming effects.
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
A well-tolerated SSRI often prescribed for depression and anxiety. It tends to have fewer side effects than older SSRIs and is considered a first-line treatment for many patients.
Propranolol (Inderal)
A beta-blocker used off-label for performance anxiety. It reduces physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and shaking by blocking the effects of adrenaline.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD. It works by increasing serotonin levels in the brain to improve mood and reduce anxiety.
Buspirone (Buspar)
An anti-anxiety medication primarily used for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). It works by modulating serotonin and dopamine receptors. Buspirone is non-sedating and not habit-forming.
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax)
An antihistamine with sedative properties used for short-term anxiety relief. It can also be prescribed for sleep and nausea. Hydroxyzine does not carry a risk of dependence like benzodiazepines.
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
An SSRI used to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, and bulimia. It has a long half-life, reducing withdrawal symptoms, and is known for having an energizing effect in some patients.
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
A serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. It boosts both serotonin and norepinephrine to help regulate mood and alertness.
Paroxetine (Paxil)
An SSRI used for depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. It has a shorter half-life and may be associated with more withdrawal symptoms. It is known for its sedating and calming effects.
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
A well-tolerated SSRI often prescribed for depression and anxiety. It tends to have fewer side effects than older SSRIs and is considered a first-line treatment for many patients.
Propranolol (Inderal)
A beta-blocker used off-label for performance anxiety. It reduces physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and shaking by blocking the effects of adrenaline.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.