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Medications |
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Antianxiety medications |
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Anxiety symptoms can include: irritability, uneasiness, jumpiness,stomach ache, nausea, faintness, feelings of apprehension, rapid or irregualr hearbeat and breathing problems. Other anxiety disorders (besides general anxiety) are: Panic, phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
Buspirone (Buspar)=non-benzodiazepine
Diazepam (Valium)
Lorazepam (Ativan) |
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Possible Side Effects of Anti-Anxiety |
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Side effects can include:
Drowsiness
Loss of coordination
Fatigue
Mental slowing or confusion
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Anti-Depressant Medication |
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Depression is a condition that is prolonged, lasting 2 weeks or more and interferes with the person's ability to continue daily tasks and activities. The depressed person will seem 'sad' or 'down' showing a lack of interest in his surroundings. He may have trouble eating and lose weight, or eat more than normal and gain. He may sleep too much or too little, have difficulty going to sleep, sleep restlessly or awaken very early in the morning. Feelings of guilt, hopelessness and worthlessness are common. He may lack energy feeling like everything is 'too much' or may be agitated and jumpy. Crying, suicidal feelings and delusions are also included. |
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Deals with one specific neurotransmitter "Serotonin"
Fluoxetine (Prozac): SSRI
Fluvoxamine (Luvox): SSRI
Paroxetine (Paxil): SSRI
Sertraline (Zoloft): SSRI
Deals with two specific neurotransmitters "Serotonin" and "Norepinephrine"
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Nefazodone (Serzone)
Deals with two specific neurotransmitters "Norepinephrine" and "Dopamine"
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) |
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Possible Side Effects of Antidepressants |
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Drowsiness
Change in sexual desire
Anxiety
Restlessness
Muscle twitches
Fatigue
Weakness
Difficulty urinating
Increased sweating
Blurred Vision
Dry mouth
Constipation
weight gain
Dizzyness
**Suicidal Ideation in Children** |
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