{"id":7380,"date":"2020-12-05T10:37:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T10:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/?p=7380"},"modified":"2020-12-05T10:38:13","modified_gmt":"2020-12-05T10:38:13","slug":"antianxiety-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logintohealth.com\/blog\/en\/uncategorized\/antianxiety-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Antianxiety Drugs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Antianxiety Drugs<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety is your body&#8217;s natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear or apprehension about the future. Some people feel nervous in various circumstances, such as the first day of school, a job interview, or a speech. But if your feelings of anxiety are at a peak for more than six months and are interfering with your daily life, then you may have an anxiety disorder. In the case of an anxiety disorder, you have a constant feeling of fear or worry. It is severe and sometimes exhausting. Medications used in the treatment of anxiety disorders are known as antianxiety drugs. If you are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you may need help managing anxiety. Treatment usually includes psychotherapy and medicines. Drugs do not cure anxiety disorders, but they can help reduce your symptoms, so you can work well in your daily life and feel better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>When are Anti Anxiety Drugs used?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phobia: an extreme fear of a specific object, situation, or activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nervousness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social anxiety disorder: an extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obsessive-compulsive disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separation anxiety: the fear and worry of being away from home or loved ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health anxiety disorder (hypochondria): worry about your health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Which are the Brands of Antianxiety Drugs in the Market?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diazepam (Valium, Calmpose, Peptica, Paxum, Shipam, Microdep, Diastat, Peacin, Equipam, Zepose)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Equilibrium, Librate, Anxon, Tribrium, Vizep, Cloxide, Anxibrium, Albium, Zepox)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxazepam (Anxozap, Zaxpam, Boxa, Serepax, Trorter, Talires)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lorazepam (Ativan, Lopez, Benj, Trapex, T Lor, Loranza, Loricon, Proline, Texina, Lorel)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alprazolam (Alprax, Anxit, Alzolam, Restyl, Zolam, Texidep, Alprocontin, Zolent, Dial)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buspirone (Buspin, Busiron, Tamspar, Buscalm, Buspidac, Supiron B, Buson, Busidel)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Hicope, Prugo, Pru, Hizet, Hyrax, Hydil, Prutrip, Hynorax, Arotex)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Side-effects of Antianxiety drugs<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncontrolled movement of the body\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change in libido\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lethargy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rashes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance disorder (loss of balance)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dryness in mouth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Precautions related to Antianxiety drugs\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not safe to consume alcohol with anti anxiety drugs because some of these medicines may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of antianxiety drugs is unsafe in pregnant women as there is evidence of risk for the developing child. However, doctors can rarely prescribe it in certain life-threatening situations if the benefits outweigh the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. Although, it is safe to use Buspirone during pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of antianxiety drugs is probably unsafe in breastfeeding women. Limited human data suggests that the drug may enter the breastmilk and harm the baby.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oxazepam and Alprazolam are safe to use in patients with kidney disease. However, use other drugs with caution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antianxiety drugs should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be required. Please consult your doctor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>When not to Consume Antianxiety drugs?<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myasthenia gravis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dementia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black cataract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asthma<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schizophrenia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low BP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>FAQs related to Antianxiety Drugs<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>1) Is it safe to take antianxiety drugs while driving vehicles or operating heavy machines?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antianxiety drugs can reduce alertness, affect your vision, and make you sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if these symptoms occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2) Does anti anxiety drugs cause addiction?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antianxiety drugs, if taken for a long time, can cause addiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3) Is it safe to use antianxiety drugs in patients suffering from kidney or liver disease?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antianxiety drugs should be used cautiously in patients with liver and kidney disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4) Can I stop taking anti anxiety drugs if I start feeling better?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, do not abruptly stop taking such drugs as you may experience withdrawal effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Antianxiety Drugs Reaction with Food and Alcohol<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is safe to take antianxiety drugs with food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not safe to consume alcohol with anti anxiety medications because some of these drugs may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Interaction of Antianxiety drugs with other drugs<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug-drug interactions occur when two or more drugs react with each other. Drug interactions can make your medications less effective, cause unexpected side effects, or increase the effectiveness of particular drugs. Some drug interactions can be harmful to you. Each time you use non-prescription or prescription drugs, reading labels, and taking time to learn about the interactions of the drugs can be important to your health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Severe\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quinidine (Natcardine, Quinidine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phenytoin (Eptoin, Epsolin, Dilantin, Celetoin, C-Toin, Phenykem, Epsod, M Toin, Eptokind, Kiptoin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olanzapine (Olpin, Oleanz Plus, Olanex Plus, Olipar Plus, Oltha Plus,)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flumazenil (Flumazenil, Anexate, Fludot)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tramadol (Bestodol, Cemadol, Biotram, Axidol, Centradol Injection)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morphine (Koxma Tag, Morcon, Morcontin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fentanyl (Finrid, Fendrop, Fent, Durogesic, Trofentyl)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Codeine (Parvo Cof, Normovent, Phenkuff, Phensedyl Cough, Grilinctus CD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluvoxamine (Fluvator, REVILIFE, Fluvoxine, Fluvoxin, Obsace ER)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methadone (Metadol, Methadone, Dolophine, Diskets)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haloperidol (Halosys S, Hexidol Plus, Halosys S, Mindol Plus, Talendol Plus)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azithromycin (Azibest, Azibact, Atm, Azilide, Zithrox)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Moderate\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Naloxone (Nex, Nalox, Narcotan, Naloxone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disulfiram (Deadict, Dizone, Cronodol, Disulfiram)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaifenesin (Salbid Plus, Tusq X Plus, Salbid Ls, Grilinctus, Viscodyne S)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clozapine (Closin, Clozapine, Clomach, Lozapin, Restopax)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Levodopa (Levodopa, Tidomet, Madopar, Duodopa)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isoniazid (Rifacon, Risorine, R Cinex, RF Kid B6, Rifact Kid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erythromycin (Cynoryl Tablet, Acnetoin, Agrocin Tablet, Althrocin, Citamycin Tablet)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cetirizine (Act, Ekon, Allercet, Ceteze, Kolq)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Mild<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paracetamol (Pacimol, Dolopar, Sumo L, Oxalgin DP, Meftagesic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine (Vasograin, Saridon)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Substitutes of Antianxiety drugs<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Regular exercise:<\/span> <\/strong>Regular exercise is good for your physical and mental health. Regular exercise is an effective way to reduce anxiety.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Do not drink alcohol:<\/span><\/strong>Alcohol is a natural sedative. If you rely on alcohol to relieve anxiety rather than treat the root cause of the problem, you may develop alcohol dependence.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Stop smoking: <\/strong><\/span>Smokers often use cigarettes during stressful times. Cigarette smoking is a fast way to reduce anxiety when you are under stress. But it can further increase anxiety over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Get enough sleep: <\/span><\/strong>Insomnia is a common symptom of anxiety.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Do meditation: <\/strong><\/span>The main goal of meditation is to remove the disorganized thoughts from your mind and replace them with the calm and understanding of the present moment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Eat a healthy diet:<\/span><\/strong>Low blood sugar levels, dehydration, or chemicals in processed foods can cause mood changes in some people.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Practice deep breathing: <\/strong><\/span>Fast breathing is common with anxiety. It can speed up heart rate, cause dizziness, or even nausea or panic attacks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Disclaimer:<\/span> The information created here is the best of our knowledge and experience and we have done our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be considered as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.logintohealth\">Logintohealth<\/a><\/span> is a means of providing general information about medicines to our audience and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustion. Even if the warning for a drug or combination is not mentioned, it does not mean that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without proper consultation with a specialist.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.logintohealth\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Logintohealth<\/span><\/a> does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubt about your medication, we recommend seeing a doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antianxiety Drugs Anxiety is your body&#8217;s natural response to stress. It is a feeling of fear or apprehension about the future. Some people feel nervous in various circumstances, such as the first day of school, a job interview, or a speech. 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