Americans' use of anti-anxiety medications has increased dramatically, and while medications can play an important role in the treatment of anxiety disorders, they are not risk-free and in some cases ...

Many anxiety and antidepressant medications, such as paroxetine, escitalopram, and duloxetine, may cause weight gain. But weight gain isn’t guaranteed and shouldn’t stop you from seeking treatment ...

SSRIs are often the first choice for treating depression and various anxiety disorders. Medications for anxiety and depression work by boosting neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, ...

Who Can Prescribe Anxiety Medication? Whether it shows in consistent panic attacks or the occasional flare-up, anxiety can be a beast for anyone it afflicts. Fortunately there are lots of ways to ...

Dr. Levendusky answers the question: 'Are Meds Necessary For Anxiety Disorders?' — -- Question: How do I know that I need medication for an anxiety disorder, and can I be treated with medication ...

Soothe your anxiety using these simple methods. Anxiety is part of our daily lives, from worrying about what's going on at work to stressing about school or trying to make a budget that actually works ...

I first took beta blockers two years ago, when I was asked to give a eulogy. Terrible at public speaking on a good day, let alone at a funeral, my first instinct was to refuse to do it. I had made a ...

Dr. Srini Pillay answers the question: 'Medications Causing Anxiety Disorders?' — -- Question: Can an anxiety disorder be associated with the use of certain medications? Answer: The sympathetic ...

More than half of participants remitted after digital education about anxiety, while more than three-quarters remitted after ...

“This is a paradigm shift,” says Donn Van Deren, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, who ...