Medication table-different groups

[Mesandy]

This shows the differences of meds, which may help you discover what is right for you. If several meds from the same category do not work maybe you can try something that works on a different part of your brain. If something does work but the side effects are too much you can try something else in the same category. PLEASE TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT THESE OPTIONS AND GET A PROFESSIONAL OPINION AS TO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU.

HOPE THIS HELPS...I know it has helped me allot:



PHARMACOTHERAPY IN GAD

Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety)

•Benzodiazepines

Alprazolam (Xanax)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Chlorazepate (Tranxene)
Diazepam (valium)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Oxazepam (Serax)

•Buspirone (BuSpar)


Antidepressants

•SSRI’s (one part of brain)

Citalopram (Celexa)
Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Fluoxetine (Luvox)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Sertraline (Zoloft)

•SNRI (both parts of brain)

Venlafaxine (Effexor)

•TCA’s (Other part of brain)

Clomipramine (anafranil)
Desipramine (Norpamin)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Nortripyline (Aventyl)

•Heterocyclic Antidepressants

Nefazodone (Serzone)
Trazodone (Desyrel)

* These products are approved by the FDA for the treatment of GAD.

thanks,
mesandy:)