Question 1

what is the definition or description of: anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

Tranquilizer: Any medicine that makes a person less troubled by anxiety is "anxiolytic" ("lysis" is literally a loosening). The term is traditionally used for medicines but perhaps insight / behavioral treatments for anxiety or intervening in a crazy life situation (one of a physician's most helpful procedures) can be considered anxiolytic.

Question 2

could morphine work as an anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly.: Morphine treats pain and can treat the sensation of shortness of breath,  it could also cause sleepiness.  By eliminating the pain and shortness of breath, it could indirectly reduce anxiety.  It is not given if anxiety is the only symptom.

Question 3

can cyclobenzaprine have anxiolytic effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: In fact it can make you downright sleepy.

Question 4

is it possible for morphine to work as an anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly: Morphine treats pain and can treat the sensation of shortness of breath,  it could also cause sleepiness.  By eliminating the pain and shortness of breath, it could indirectly reduce anxiety.  It is not given if anxiety is the only symptom.

Question 5

how long does the anxiolytic effects of regular propranolol last for?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol: effects last about 3-6 hours.   I usually have my patients take it every 4-6 hours as needed.

Question 6

can you tell me how much time  do the anxiolytic effects of methadone last?

Accepted Answer

Methadone is not an: Anxiolytic  medication. It does have some nonspecific sedating properties which may be what you are feeling, but it should never be used as an anxiolytic medication because of this high potential for addiction.

Question 7

is bupropion anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

No: Bupropion is an antidepressant, but it has little if any anxiolytic activity.

Question 8

which is the safest anxiolytic in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Probably none: All of the benzodiazepines (valium/xanax/etc) r either pregnancy category d or strongly advised against during pregnancy. An older drug used for anxiety—vistaril/hydroxyzine—is category c, as is inderal/propranolol, which is widely used by performers for anxiety/stage fright. Discuss these options with your ob.  Biofeedback & meditation, yoga, tai chi can help fight anxiety.

Question 9

what is the best anti-anxiety drug?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: Anxiety comes in different types.  Panic attacks, bad worrying, phobic fears etc.  In fact anxiety comes with almost all psychiatric disorders in adults.  Think of it like a symptom and talk with your doctor to get a diagnosis and then the right drug.

Question 10

which anxiolytic has the least side effects and is not sedating?

Accepted Answer

: Anti-anxiety medications such as SSRI (I.e. Zoloft, Lexapro, and Celexa) as can be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder and has no sedating effects, but can cause insomnia, GI upset and sexual dysfunction. Buspar can cause dizziness. Treatment effectiveness however is not immediate and takes weeks. For panic disorder, anti-histamines and benzodiazepines are sedative.

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