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What does PlushCare prescribe for anxiety?

Some examples include: diazepam, chlordiazepoxide and quazepam. However, these only work short term and we do not prescribe them due to their potential for addiction as controlled substances. Other anti anxiety medications that work long term, such as SSRIs, can also calm you down over time.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs operate by improving the working of nerve cells in the brain that govern mood. Signals transmit information among your brain cells. Neurotransmitters are the messengers that carry these signals. One kind of neurotransmitter is serotonin. When signals are transmitted to each nerve cell, a small amount of a neurotransmitter is released to allow the message to be transmitted. Then, they retrieve the neurotransmitter they delivered to deliver the next signal. The restoration of the neurotransmitter is referred to as reuptake. SSRIs raise serotonin levels in the brain as it blocks serotonin reuptake by nerves. More serotonin accessible in the neuron synapse implies that signals may be sent more easily. Serotonin is responsible for happy mood in human beings.

SSRIs are most often used to treat depression, anxiety and phobias.

SSRI side effects:

•Dry mouth

•Dizziness

•Blurred vision

•Nausea

•Headache

•Sexual dysfunction

•Weight gain

•Stomach pain

•Increased blood pressure

Beta blockers Beta-blockers work by preventing the body from producing adrenaline and noradrenaline. This will allow you to have better control over your senses in stressful situations. They relieve strain on your heart and soothe your nerves. They can be used to treat: •Migraine - Metoprolol and propranolol are two drugs that come under the beta-blockers category that treat migraine. •Glaucoma - This condition builds pressure within the eye and rises to owe to fluid accumulation. Doctors frequently prescribe beta-blocker eye drops to lessen the pressure built up in the eye due to fluid.

Beta-blocker side effects:

•Low blood pressure

•Extreme fatigue

•Cold hands

•Difficulty in breathing

•Weight gain

•Sleep problems

Benzodiazepines Benzodiazepines act by boosting the effect of neurotransmitters such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a type of neurotransmitter that delivers relaxing signals to the body. Nervousness results in overstimulation in the brain of a person. When people use benzodiazepines, their brains transmit signals to compensate for the overstimulation. This can help to alleviate anxiety symptoms. In all, benzodiazepines are sedatives that can help calm your mind and effectively treat symptoms of anxiety. However, benzodiazepines are controlled substances with a potential for addiction and substance abuse. As such long term benzodiazepine use is typically not recommended by the prescribing doctor. Our doctors do not prescribe benzodiazepines.

Benzodiazepines side effects:

•Difficulty in sleep

•Loss of concentration

•Headaches

•Upset stomach

•Fatigue

•Blurred vision

•Confusion

•Dizziness

•Severe withdrawal symptoms - this happens if you come off the benzodiazepines suddenly The common side effects vary from patient to patient. In rare cases, anxiety medication may cause serious side effects. These can include:

•Bleeding

•Heart problems

•Lung problems

Call you doctor if you experience any of these side effects as they may potentially be life-threatening. Anxiety medication risks Anxiety medication is generally safe, but there are some risks if you have other medical conditions or take certain medications. Before you take a prescribed anxiety medication, be sure to tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions or issues:

•Asthma

•Epilepsy

•Current or past physical dependence (addiction) to any drug

•Current or past opioid drugs use

•Pregnant

•Kidney issues

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