Anti Anxiety Medications and Prozac
Don't Worry If A Drug Has No Effect
It's good to have many choices, because sometimes even certain medications may fail to work or have the desired effect. Don't worry if this happens. All it means is that you need to try something else.
I like to make this point because I've been there myself. When you're hurting and desperate for relief, and your medication fails to work, you can feel depressed and hopeless. I want to prevent that. You HAVE choices.
Prozac is an antidepressant and is prescribed more than any other antidepressant. It's prescribed for panic disorder, depression OCD as well as other conditions.
Prozac works by making more serotonin available for the brain. It's thought that serotonin plays a major part in depression and panic attacks, so if it's not working properly, these problems can arise.
Panic disorder and anxiety responds well to treatment. Prozac has worked very well for patients in providing them with much relief from their ailments, so that they can function normally and happily.
Benzodiazepines Are Fast-Acting
Benzodiazepines like Ativan (Lorazepam), Klonopin (Clonazepam), Valium (Diazepam) and Xanax (Alprazolam) are other popular and effective anti anxiety medications.
Benzodiazepines are sedatives and do have the potential to be addictive, so work closely with your doctor. Sometimes, they are taken on an 'as-needed' basis.
They are generally quite safe and effective but should not be considered long-term drugs. They're fine for a while and you generally tend to taper off slowly.
Anti anxiety medications and Prozac are definitely good options as far as dealing with anxiety is concerned. Remember, Prozac is an antidepressant, not a benzodiazepine, so you can take it much longer.
If it does not work, tell your doctor you don't feel it's made a difference. You can go on to something else. There's always one that will work for you, so never worry over this.
Published by Giri Anantha
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