Phobia & Anxiety Medications

Phobias / Panic Disorder / Post Traumatic / Anxiety Medications

Below is given the chart listing the names of drugs (along with generic names) commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders, the disorder for which they're indicated, how they are thought to work. Medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of the various anxiety disorders are identified with a "x".

 

NOTE: The information provided in this table applies to the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults 18 years of age and older, and does not apply to the treatment of these conditions in children and adolescents.

 

 

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Key:
GAD = Generalized Anxiety Disorder * Generic commercially available
OCD = Obsessive Compulsive Disorder x FDA approved for the treatment of one or more anxiety disorders
PD = Panic Disorder
PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
SAD = Social Anxiety Disorder

 

Drug Class
Brand Name
Generic Name
Target
How It's Thought to Work
Antidepressants
Selective
Serotonin
Reuptake
Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Celexa
Lexapro x
Luvox x
Paxil *x
Prozac *x
Zoloft x
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluvoxamine
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
PD, OCD, SAD, GAD, PTSD
Affects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders
Tricyclic
Antidepressants
(TCAs)
Adapin *
Anafranil *
Aventyl *
Elavil *
Ludiomil *
Norpramin *
Pamelor *
Sinequan *
Surmontil *
Tofranil *
Vivactil *
Doxepin
Clomiprimine
Nortriptyline
Amitriptyline
Maprotiline
Desipramine
Nortriptyline
Doxepin
Trimipramine
Imipramine
Protriptyline
PD, PTSD, GAD OCD (Anafranil only)
Affects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, chemicals in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders
Monoamine
Oxidase
Inhibitors
(MAOIs)
Marplan *
Nardil *
Parnate *
Isocarboxid
Phenelzine
Tranylcypromine
PD, SAD, PTSD
Blocks the effect of an important brain enzyme, preventing the breakdown of serotonin and norepinephrine
Other
Antidepressants
Cymbalta
Desyrel *
Effexor x
Remeron
Duloxetine
Trazodone
Venlafaxine
MIrtazapine
PD, OCD, SAD, GAD, PTSD (Data in PTSD is sparse)
Affects the concentration of the neurotransmitters serotonin and/or norepinephrine, chemicals in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders
Wellbutrin
Bupropion
No current indication for any anxiety disorder. Depression, possibly ADHD
Exact mechanism unknown. Effects may be mediated through the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine
Anxiolytics
Azapirones
BuSpar *x
Buspirone
GAD
Enhances the activity of serotonin
Benzodiazepines
Ativan *
Dalmane *
Klonopin *x
Halcion *
Librium *
Restoril *
Serax *
Tranxene *
Valium *
Xanax *x
Lorazepam
Flurazepam
Clonazepam
Triazolam
Chlordiazepoxide
Temazepam
Oxazepam
Clorazepate
Diazepam
Alprazolam
GAD, SAD, PD
Exact mechanism unknown. Some research shown to enhance the function of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Antihistamines
Atarax Vistaril *
Hydroxyzine
GAD
Sedative effects through blockade of histamine receptors in the brain
Anticonvulsants
Augmentation therapy
These medications may be added when symptoms only partially respond to another medication to increase the overall response to treatment
Gabitril
Neurontin
Tiagabine
Gabapentin
Enhances the function of GABA
Depakote *
Lamictal
Topimax
Valproate
Lamotrigine
Topiramate
Exact mechanisms unknown. Possible effects include: enhancing or inhibiting effects of neurotransmitters believed to be associated with anxiety; blockade of sodium channels in the brain
Noradrenergic Agents
Beta Blockers
Inderal *
Tenormin *
Propranolol
Atenolol
Prazosin
Performance anxiety, possibly PD
Blocks receptors associated with physiologic symptoms of anxiety
Alpha Blocker
Minipress *
Prazosin
PTSD (nightmares)
Catapres
Tenex
Clonidine
Guanfacine
Some evidence in PTSD, anticipatory anxiety
Atypical Antipsychotics
Augmentation therapy
These medications may be added when symptoms only partially respond to another medication to increase the overall response to treatment
Abilify
Geodon
Risperdal
Seroquel
Zyprexa
Aripiprazole
Ziprasidone
Risperidone
Quetiepine
Olanzapine
Affects the concentration and activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a chemical in the brain thought to be linked to anxiety disorders

 

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Speak with your doctor if you have questions about a medication or are experiencing side effects from your medication.

 

 

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