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:: Health Conditions
- Phobia / Panic Disorder / Anxiety Disorder |
 Phobias / Panic Disorder / Post Traumatic / Anxiety Medications
Below is a chart listing the names of drugs
commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders, the disorder for
which they're indicated, how they are thought to work. Medications
approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment
of the various anxiety disorders are
identified with a "x".
NOTE: The information provided in this table applies to the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults 18 years of age and older, and does not apply to the treatment of these conditions in children and adolescents. Key:
GAD = Generalized Anxiety Disorder * Generic commercially available
OCD = Obsessive Compulsive Disorder x FDA approved for the treatment of one or more anxiety disorders
PD = Panic Disorder
PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
SAD = Social Anxiety Disorder | Drug Class | Brand Name | Generic Name | Target | How It's Thought to Work | | Antidepressants | | | | | Selective
Serotonin
Reuptake
Inhibitors (SSRIs) | Celexa
Lexapro x
Luvox x
Paxil *x
Prozac *x
Zoloft x | Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Sertraline | PD, OCD, SAD, GAD, PTSD | Affects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders | | Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) | Adapin *
Anafranil *
Aventyl *
Elavil *
Ludiomil *
Norpramin *
Pamelor *
Sinequan *
Surmontil *
Tofranil *
Vivactil * | Doxepin
Clomiprimine
Nortriptyline
Amitriptyline
Maprotiline
Desipramine
Nortriptyline
Doxepin
Trimipramine
Imipramine
Protriptyline | PD, PTSD, GAD
OCD (Anafranil only) | Affects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, chemicals in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders | | Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) | Marplan *
Nardil *
Parnate * | Isocarboxid
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine | PD, SAD, PTSD | Blocks the effect of an important brain enzyme, preventing the breakdown of serotonin and norepinephrine | | Other Antidepressants | Cymbalta
Desyrel *
Effexor x
Remeron | Duloxetine
Trazodone
Venlafaxine
MIrtazapine |
PD, OCD, SAD, GAD, PTSD (Data in PTSD is sparse) | Affects the concentration of the neurotransmitters serotonin and/or norepinephrine, chemicals in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders | | | Wellbutrin | Bupropion | No current indication for any anxiety disorder.
Depression, possibly ADHD | Exact mechanism unknown. Effects may be mediated through the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine | | Anxiolytics | | | | | | Azapirones | BuSpar *x | Buspirone | GAD | Enhances the activity of serotonin | | Benzodiazepines | Ativan *
Dalmane *
Klonopin *x
Halcion *
Librium *
Restoril *
Serax *
Tranxene *
Valium *
Xanax *x | Lorazepam
Flurazepam
Clonazepam
Triazolam
Chlordiazepoxide
Temazepam
Oxazepam
Clorazepate
Diazepam
Alprazolam | GAD, SAD, PD |
Exact mechanism unknown. Some research shown to enhance the function of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) | | Antihistamines | Atarax Vistaril * | Hydroxyzine | GAD | Sedative effects through blockade of histamine receptors in the brain | | Anticonvulsants | | | Augmentation therapy | These medications may be added when symptoms only partially respond to another medication to increase the overall response to treatment | | | Gabitril
Neurontin | Tiagabine
Gabapentin | | Enhances the function of GABA | | | Depakote *
Lamictal
Topimax | Valproate
Lamotrigine
Topiramate | | Exact mechanisms unknown. Possible effects include: enhancing or inhibiting effects of neurotransmitters believed to be associated with anxiety; blockade of sodium channels in the brain | | Noradrenergic Agents | | | | | | Beta Blockers | Inderal *
Tenormin * | Propranolol
Atenolol
Prazosin | Performance anxiety, possibly PD | Blocks receptors associated with physiologic symptoms of anxiety | | Alpha Blocker | Minipress * | Prazosin | PTSD (nightmares) | | | | Catapres
Tenex | Clonidine
Guanfacine | Some evidence in PTSD, anticipatory anxiety | | | Atypical Antipsychotics | | | Augmentation therapy | These medications may be added when symptoms only partially respond to another medication to increase the overall response to treatment | | | Abilify
Geodon
Risperdal
Seroquel
Zyprexa | Aripiprazole
Ziprasidone
Risperidone
Quetiepine
Olanzapine | | Affects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders |
Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only. Speak with
your doctor if you have questions about a medication or are
experiencing side effects from your medication.
Prescription drug withdrawal and abuse are less visible problems
than those related to abuse of illegal drugs. With the right
supervision and an understanding environment, detoxification
can become easier and safer. By working with addiction specialists
and medical professionals under
medical supervision, you can enjoy the support and guidance
you need to overcome withdrawal symptoms and get to the next
stage of reclaiming your life.
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