MEDICATION OPTIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ANXIETY
DRUG TYPE | BRAND NAME | GENERIC NAME | COMMENTS (additional uses) |
| Antihistamine | Atarax | Hydroxyzine | Nausea, & Vomiting, Itching, in Interstitial Cystitis, Itching in Myasthenia Gravis, Tremors in Multiple Sclerosis |
| | Benadryl Diphenhydramine | Allergies & | Itching, Sedation, and sleep aid in elderly |
| | Vistaril | Hydroxyzine | Nausea, & Vomiting, Itching, in Interstitial Cystitis, Itching in Myasthenia Gravis, Tremors in Multiple Sclerosis |
| Benzodiazepine Ativan | Lorazeam Anxiety in Bipolar Disorder, Acute (only) Agitation, Panic Attacks, and Alcohol Withdrawal | ||
| | Klonopin | Clonazepam | Seizure, Panic Attacks, Dystonia, and Tremors, and Acute (only) Agitation |
| | Librium | Chlordiazepoxide | Alcohol withdrawal, Phobias. And Acute (only) Agitation |
| | Paxipam | Halazepam | Acute (only) agitation in Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia, |
| | Serax | Oxazepm | Acute (only) Agitation and Alcohol Withdrawal |
| | Tranxene | Clorazepate | Acute (only) Agitation |
| | Valium | Diazepam | Seizure, Muscle Spasms, Dystonia, and Acute (only) Agitation |
| | Xanax | Alprazolam | Dystonia, and Acute (only) Agitation |
| Antianxiety | Buspar | Buspirone | Chronic anxiety, Temors, and Depression (potentiates antidepressants) |
| Beta Blockers | Corgard | Nadolol | Irregular heart beat, High Blood Pressure, Angina, Migraine H/A |
| | Inderal | Propranolol | same as above |
| Lopressor | Metoprolol same as above | ||
| | Tenormin | Atenolol | same as above |
| | Visken | Pindolol | same as above |
This information has been compiled from sources in the public domain to provide a comprehensive list commonly used medications for the treatment of Anxiety. Both the brand and generic names of medications are listed. This information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific psychiatric conditions.
Questions about the specific use of any medication for any specific patient or condition should be referred to a licensed physician.
Source : http://www.cncplan.com/anxietymed.htm