Question 1

whats the best/safest medication for someone with flight anxiety? i just want to take something for flying, but not regularly. im relatively healthy , i do have gerd?

Accepted Answer

: You find a life coach/therapist that can teach you stress management skills and identify your stressors. Do this work and your brain can be drug free and ready to pursue the life you want.

Question 2

what is the best medication for anxiety.

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Anxiety is best: treated with cognitive behavior therapy, clinical hypnosis, practice of the Relaxation Response (see book of the same name by Benson).  Medication may play a role but don't rely on that alone.  Behavioral techniques taught by a clinical psychologist are long-lasting and will help in other areas beyond the present-day stressors.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

what is the best medication for anxiety and depression tried everything?

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No one pick: There isn't the be all end all of psychiatric drugs out there. If there was, that would be the only one we'd use. Everyone is different and everyone responds differently to these drugs. Certain classes of medication are for certain diseases, but you'll need to keep trying different classes until you find the right one or the right dose or combination. A psychiatry referral may be in order.

Question 4

what is the best medication other than benzos for anxiety and panic?

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Panic: Ssris do help most times, such as zoloft, lexapro, (escitalopram) etc.

Question 5

what is the best medication to take for anxiety and to build up the nervous system?

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There isn't one best: But i like to use selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors as well as buspar (buspirone).

Question 6

what is the best medication to reduce anxiety when flying and how well do they work?

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Meds vs. counseling: The fear of flying is very common. Medications usually prescribed are benzodiazepines, which are anti-anxiety agents. All are efficacious, but the more immediate acting ones such as Alprazolam or Lorazepam are used the most. However, they are habit forming. Although the tendency is to use medication, there are also effective techniques one can learn to mitigate the fear response, without the risk.

Question 7

what is the best medication to help with health anxiety? i read about fluxotine but my dr. said that it can be really bad for 4 weeks before it gets good and i dont think i can handle that. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

: The medication will not make it worse for for 4 weeks. it just takes 4-6 weeks for the full effect. Talk to your doctor again.
In the meantime, start exercising. Begin with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity so that you sweat profusely. It may take a few months for the full effect. Exercise is as good as medication.  Wish you good health!

Question 8

what is the best medication and dosage for alleviating anxiety (general and social anxiety) and ocd at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Prozac or paxil (paroxetine): Start with prozac. It is known to be beneficial for the individuals suffering from ocd. Most probably that general anxiety is part of ocd. If Prozac is not effective wellbutrin (bupropion) may be tried for ocd.
Paxil is known to reduce social anxiety.

In ocd and social anxiety, you will get better results  when the medicine is combined with cognitive behavior therapy.

Question 9

which is the best medication for really bad anxiety other than benzodiazapines? i am already on risperidone, celexa and depakote. i have also tried buspar (buspirone) with no relief.

Accepted Answer

Ford v Chevy v Dodge: There is no single best medication for everyone although we try to find best one for you. Great idea to avoid benzodiazepines when possible. Celexa is part of ssri family, most of which are approved for use to treat anxiety, so if maximum dose of Celexa doesn't work, try its cousins, eg lexapro, paxil, (paroxetine) proza, zoloft, etc. Don't forget psychotherapy, too. Both together better than either alone.

Question 10

i suffer from anxiety.  what is the best medication to take that will not cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: The  best if to see a Dr and go from there. Too complicated to answer here.

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What is the best medication for anxiety and depression tried everything?

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What is the best medication other than benzos for anxiety and panic?

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What is the best medication to take for anxiety and to build up the nervous system?

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What is the best medication to reduce anxiety when flying and how well do they work?

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What is the best medication to help with health anxiety? i read about fluxotine but my dr. said that it can be really bad for 4 weeks before it gets good and i dont think i can handle that. any suggestions?

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What is the best medication and dosage for alleviating anxiety (general and social anxiety) and ocd at the same time?

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Which is the best medication for really bad anxiety other than benzodiazapines? i am already on risperidone, celexa and depakote. i have also tried buspar (buspirone) with no relief.

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I suffer from anxiety. what is the best medication to take that will not cause weight gain?

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