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Information: This category is for medications used to treat anxiety (including panic), stress, agitation, and sometimes insomnia. The principal group of drugs used for this purpose are sedatives in the benzodiazepine group.
SSRIs also are prescribed for treatmen
Antianxiety Agents further on these related pages:
Benzodiazepine Toxicity Benzodiazepine Toxicity: Facts and figures on benzodiazepine overdose, toxicity, and antagonism. Article by Robin Mantooth, MD. (Antianxiety Agents) http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic58.htm
Benzodiazepine Addiction and Withdrawal Benzodiazepine Addiction and Withdrawal: A treatment, support, and recovery resource. Site includes articles, personal stories, and links. (Antianxiety Agents) http://www.benzodiazepine.org/
Infolink: Ativan Infolink: Ativan: A list of frequently asked questions regarding this anxiety medicine, including answers provided by medical doctors. (Antianxiety Agents) http://www.druginfonet.com/faq/faqativa.htm
Is Valium a Real Addiction? Is Valium a Real Addiction?: A short article on the issues surrounding Valium and benzodiazepine use and addiction. Offers a FAQ section and new questions. (Antianxiety Agents) http://www.peele.net/faq/valium.html
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Support: Support forum and information for those wishing to safely withdraw from this class of tranquilizers. (Antianxiety Agents) http://benzosupport.conforums.com/
RemedyFind: Patient Ratings of Ativan RemedyFind: Patient Ratings of Ativan: Consumers vote on several categories regarding the effectiveness of this medicine for anxiety and insomnia. Also contains a message board for comments and experience stories. (Antianxiety Agents) http://remedyfind.com/rm-357-Ativan.asp
Philadelphia Inquirer: Panic Attacks and How They Can Be Prevented Philadelphia Inquirer: Panic Attacks and How They Can Be Prevented: Article on medications for panic attacks and background information on the disorder. (Antianxiety Agents) http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/living/health/4839795.htm
The Anxiety Community - Medication The Anxiety Community - Medication: A collection of articles and forums on anti-anxiety medications, arranged by drug name. Includes the year that specific brand names were approved by the US FDA, a glossary, and directory. (Antianxiety Agents) http://anxietyhelp.org/treatment/medication/
Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome: A personal story about Valium and the rebound effects upon discontinuation of benzodiadepines. Site also includes symptom lists and contact information. (Antianxiety Agents) http://www.stormloader.com/bettyf/index.html
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Information: This category is for medications used to treat anxiety (including panic), stress, agitation, and sometimes insomnia. The principal group of drugs used for this purpose are sedatives in the benzodiazepine group.
SSRIs also are prescribed for treatmen
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