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Antianxiety Medications (Main Menu)

Below are links to the MANY articles on this website about ANTIANXIETY MEDICATIONS. 

All the other MAIN MENUS on this website can be found by clicking HERE, or on *MENUS* at the top of any page on this website.



Antidepressant Medications

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Should we give high-dose SSRIs for panic disorder?

Does vortioxetine work for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?


Other Antidepressant Medications

Would you ever use bupropion to treat panic disorder?


Antihistamines

Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine (generic, Vistaril®): Basic Information

How are hydroxyzine pamoate (Vistaril®) and hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Atarax®) different?

Does hydroxyzine have advantages over diphenhydramine?

Do we need to avoid hydroxyzine in older adults?

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril®, Atarax®) is associated with an increased risk of QT prolongation

QT prolongation with hydroxyzine versus diphenhydramine

Potential side effects handout of hydroxyzine (Vistaril®)

Which psychiatric medications should be stopped before skin prick allergy testing?



Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines—General articles

Three important pieces of information about benzodiazepines

Practical tips on using hypnotics: benzodiazepines

Viewpoint: Has the pendulum swung too far against the use of benzodiazepines?

Cytochrome P450 drug interactions with benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines in the elderly and in liver disease

Should we consider a benzodiazepine for persons with major depressive disorder?


Alprazolam

Alprazolam (Xanax® or Xanax-XR®): Basic Information

Potential side effects of alprazolam (Xanax®)

How to convert from alprazolam immediate-release to extended-release

Potential advantages and disadvantages of alprazolam extended-release (Xanax XR®)


Chlordiazepoxide

Chlordiazepoxide (Librium®): Basic Information


Clonazepam

Clonazepam (Klonopin®): Basic Information

Potential side effects of clonazepam (Klonopin®)

Tips on using clonazepam ODT


Diazepam

Diazepam (Valium®): Basic Information


Lorazepam

Lorazepam (Ativan®): Basic Information

Potential side effects of lorazepam (Ativan®)


Oxazepam

Oxazepam (Serax®): Basic Information


Temazepam

Temazepam (Restoril®): Basic Information


Benzodiazepines for Alcohol Withdrawal

Which benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS)?

Benzodiazepine regimens for preventing or treating alcohol withdrawal


Benzodiazepine use disorder

Getting off a benzodiazepine: What should the rate of taper be?

How to find a detoxification (detox) center



Beta-Blockers

Clinical tips on using a beta-blocker for performance anxiety (“stage fright”)

Beta-blockers for panic disorder?

What are the different types of beta-blockers?

Can beta-blockers cause depression or is this a myth?

CNS side effects of beta-blockers

Beta-blockers can either worsen or improve erectile dysfunction

Which beta-blockers in persons with diabetes?

Are beta-blockers contraindicated in asthma?


Buspirone

Can buspirone cause dyskinesia or parkinsonism?

Serotonin syndrome with a combination of buspirone and a serotonergic antidepressant?

Can buspirone cause increased prolactin or galactorrhea?

Buspirone (Buspar®): Basic Information


Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Anxiety

L-theanine for anxiety or stress?


Gabapentinoids

Gabapentin

Gabapentin (Neurontin®) for anxiety disorders?

Gabapentin (Neurontin®): Basic Information

Potential side effects of gabapentin (Neurontin® (handout)

Gabapentin (Neurontin®) or pregabalin (Lyrica®) abuse, dependence, and withdrawal

Is it important to taper gabapentin?

How to safely taper gabapentin to avoid withdrawal symptoms

How to change from gabapentin (Neurontin®) to pregabalin (Lyrica®)


Pregabalin

Pregabalin (Lyrica®): Basic information

Potential side effects handout for pregabalin (Lyrica®)

Pregabalin (Lyrica®): Pharmacological effects

Does pregabalin (Lyrica®) work for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

Pregabalin (Lyrica®) for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) with partial response to a serotonergic antidepressant?

What dose of pregabalin (Lyrica®) should we use for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? 

How to change from gabapentin (Neurontin®) to pregabalin (Lyrica®)

Gabapentin (Neurontin®) or pregabalin (Lyrica®) abuse, dependence, and withdrawal


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