ANXIETY treatment - iGuard.org

What do other patients take for ANXIETY?

iGuard.org has more than 67,290 users on treatment for ANXIETY. Learn more about what medications they are taking to treat anxiety from the table below...

Commonly Used Medication Name* (Hover mouse over name to see medication class)	% of Patients	Average Risk Rating	Generic	Patient-reported Severity
Xanax	21 %		YES
Lexapro	18 %		NO
Paxil	10 %		YES
Effexor	8 %		YES
Klonopin	8 %		YES
Zoloft	8 %		YES
Ativan	6 %		YES
Valium	< 5 %		YES
Prozac	< 5 %		YES
Wellbutrin	< 5 %		YES
Buspar	< 5 %		YES
Seroquel	< 5 %		NO
Cymbalta	< 5 %		NO
Celexa	< 5 %		YES
Abilify	< 1 %		NO
Desyrel	< 1 %		YES
Amitriptyline	< 1 %		YES
ST. John's Wort	< 1 %		YES
Zyprexa	< 1 %		PENDING
Geodon	< 1 %		PENDING
Trileptal	< 1 %		YES

*This list is NOT EXHAUSTIVE - Only drugs used by a sufficiently large number of iGuard.org users are listed.

**Medications are sometimes known by different brand/generic names, depending upon how they are packaged or used.

EXAMPLE:

21 % of iGuard.org patients that use medications for ANXIETY regularly use Alprazolam as part of their treatment.

Comments for ANXIETY

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Question/Comment:

I have been taking Zoloft fot the past 2 weeks for anxiety attacks. Seems to be working for me. Hope it continues working because my attitude is a lot better.

45 year old female
Posted: 2008-11-19 22:51:46 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I am a 57 yr. old female with diabetes, Lupus, and the complications that come with these diseases. I was diagnosed with Panic/Anxiety disorder about 13 years ago. This is also a disease that my mother suffered from for many years. Please, please, if there is someone in your immediate family that is diabetic, do not take a chance, research has shown that it is a probability you could be at risk. Please see your doctor, take time to discuss your concerns. I know it is scary,(been there, done that) but you will be thankful that you did. Let me be an example of what happens when you hesitate. The diabetes caused considerable nerve damage in legs and feet (I can no longer wear my beloved high heels) I must walk with the assistance of a cane on my real bad days need to use my walker. But when my doctor gave me a prescription for a wheelchair because I could no longer walk around at the mall, the grocer, just about anywhere that I needed to walk for more than just a few minutes and I had to stop because of the pain, well let me tell you that is a very humbling feeling. Talk about anxiety attacks !! I wish I had more space to talk about all the other complications, I pray that just one person who reads this will decide to go the the doctor and get tested for diabetes. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my problems.

57 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-20 09:56:09 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I have dealt with anxiety disorder since i have been 16. It is a miserable disorder, worse when you have other medical problems. I have taken many medications, Im currently taking zoloft and xanax. It doesnt matter what i take i will always have an anxiety attack from time to time.So I wish all of you luck, and if you find a miracle cure please let me know.Thanks

32 year old male
Posted: 2008-09-05 13:33:06 Rating:

Question/Comment:

When taking Buproprion (Welbutrin generic)-do not take it near bed time as it can cause more anxiety that what you normally experience. It also causes tachycardia in me. I went down to once a day and sleep like a baby.

61 year old female
Posted: 2008-07-22 06:09:57 Rating:

Question/Comment:

I used to work 2 jobs,until recently my husband of 45 had a stroke in his sleep, and caused blindness; now I work one job, which keeps me close at home with him, to help, I am currently on blood pressure medications, was on Lexapro until I couldn't afford it; couldn't tell it helped anyway. Both our stress levels are so high, The Xanax has helped him, but, with me I don't. I have had acid reflux continouly. I take the nexium or prilosec, it helps tremdously. I look at everyday one day at a time, and it always could be worse :) My harmones rage at various times, but, I continouly try to control it with Estrovene (Extra Strength), it does help. I have found if I live everyday like it is the last, I enjoy life more. Sometimes changing our way of thinking about the problems does help, don't get me wrong the medications also help greatly. Life is to short for us not to try and be the best we can. When you do more for others it helps your situation seem smaller, and it makes you feel better, too.
53 year old female

53 year old female
Posted: 2008-07-08 10:30:34 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

Is COUMADIN a dangerous medicine to take for any length of time? It is a good thing for blood clots and to keep the blood flowing, but how long is it safe to take?

Age: 74 Gender: Female

74 year old female
Posted: 2008-07-15 19:28:25 Rating:

Answer/Reply:

Are you aware of the many programs for the blind, these organizations can provide you with help in the day to care of your husband. I know that sounds easier than done, we all have pride ! Have you tried contacting the manufacturer of the medications you take, they have programs you might could qualify for to receive your medications at no cost to you. I had to do that before I received my medicare insurance card. You sound very busy but you would be surprised what a few phone calls can do for you there are kind people at these organizations who are very willing to help, all you need to do is reach out. It took me so long to swallow my pride and ask for help. I lost my job because I got sick with the side effects of undiagnosed diabetes, I filed for disability and was denied the first time, but I appealed and received my benefits.

57 year old female
Posted: 2008-09-20 10:15:10 Rating:

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